Modelling Collisions of Rail Vehicles with Deformable Objects

This study utilized the latest computing techniques to analyze the driver's cab of a railroad vehicle colliding with deformable objects. It explored the differences between a collision with a deformable object and a collision with a rigid object. It also examined the differences between a collision with a large simple shaped object and a collision with a life-like object. Tools of analysis included vehicle dynamics analysis and finite element analysis.

• Record URL:
  http://www.rssb.co.uk/library/research-development-and-innovation/research-brief-T305.pdf
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• Corporate Authors:

  AEA Technology Rail

  4 St Christopher's Way, Pride Park
  Derby DE24 8LY,   United Kingdom 

  Rail Safety and Standards Board

  Evergreen House, 160 Euston Road
  London NW1 2DX,   United Kingdom 
• Authors:
  • Xue, Xiangdong
• Publication Date: 2005

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Web
• Features: References;
• Pagination: 43p

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Analysis; Cabs (Vehicle compartments); Computer models; Finite element method; Railroad cars; Railroad crashes; Railroad safety; Vehicle dynamics
• Uncontrolled Terms: Deformable objects; Large; Life sized; Rigid
• Subject Areas: Railroads; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01023414
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: AEATR-LD82141-2005-issue1
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 28 2006 8:10AM