Method for obtaining the modal properties of articulated trains equipped with independently rotating wheels

Independently rotating wheels in railway vehicles could represent an alternative to standard technology as a solution to dynamic problems such as hunting instability or steering forces in curves. Among the proposed design solutions, the train with independently rotating wheels and with the most practical applications is that developed by Talgo. The Talgo technology is based on the use of a passive steering technique of the wheelset through a mechanism. The absence of automatic control systems means that a careful selection of the mechanical parameters of the vehicle is required to improve its dynamic characteristics. Aspects such as dynamic stability or the effect of vibration on passenger comfort could be analysed by extracting the modal properties of the train from mathematical models. In this article, a methodology for determining the low-frequency modal properties of articulated trains equipped with independently rotating wheels and passive steering system (Talgo-type) is proposed. The singularity of this application based on the use of non-conventional wheelsets necessarily involves the development of a specific methodology.†This article includes a word (Talgo) that is or is asserted to be a proprietary term or trade mark. Its inclusion does not imply it has acquired for legal purposes a non-proprietary or general significance, nor is any other judgement implied concerning its legal status. (A)

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• Authors:
  • BAEZA, L
  • CARBALLEIRA, J
  • RODA, A
  • TARANCON, J E
• Publication Date: 2006-11

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: 841-856
• Serial:
  • Vehicle System Dynamics
  • Volume: 44
  • Issue Number: 11
  • Publisher: Taylor & Francis
  • ISSN: 0042-3114
  • EISSN: 1744-5159
  • Serial URL: https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/nvsd20/current

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Control; Design; Mathematical models; Properties of materials; Railroad trains; Railroad transportation; Rotation; Technology; Wheels
• Subject Areas: Design; Materials; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment; I91: Vehicle Design and Safety;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01040963
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: TRL
• Files: ITRD
• Created Date: Jan 17 2007 9:11AM