CARRIAGE-BOGIE DESIGN

Factors involved in determining the riding characteristics of coaching stock are numerous. By means of suitable formulae, the path of a wheel set, will be a sine curve. It is influenced by the profile of the rail head. The characteristics of springs are carefully considered as suggested that helical springs might be used to deal with both vertical and lateral forces or by arranging for bogie center to bear against large rubber pads disposed at an oblique angle, so as always to be in shear.

• Corporate Authors:

  Temple Press Limited

  161-166 Fleet Street
  Longon EC4,   England 
• Authors:
  • Koffman, J
• Publication Date: 1948-3-12

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 297
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY GAZETTE
  • Volume: 88

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Axles; Mat footings; Mathematical models; Passenger cars; Railhead; Railroad cars; Railroad rails; Ride quality; Rubber; Spring; Springs (Vehicles); Structural design; Suspensions; Technology; Trucks; Vehicle design
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• Old TRIS Terms: Car design; Helical springs; Mathematical studies; Rail design; Rail head profile; Rubber mats
• Subject Areas: Design; Motor Carriers; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00039476
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 4 1994 12:00AM