LAMINATED SPRING FRICTION

The advantages and disadvantages of using properly designed laminated springs for rolling stock are explored. Attention is focused on the static aspects os spring friction, the effect of twisted track on vehicle performance, derailment tests and performance characteristics of laminated and helical springs.

• Corporate Authors:

  Temple Press Limited

  161-166 Fleet Street
  Longon EC4,   England 
• Authors:
  • KOFFMAN, J L
• Publication Date: 1964-4-3

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References;
• Pagination: p. 279-284
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY GAZETTE
  • Volume: 120

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Defects; Deflection; Derailments; Distortion (Structures); Friction; Locomotives; Railroad tracks; Spring; Structural design; Technology; Trucks
• Uncontrolled Terms: Track geometry
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• Old TRIS Terms: Distortion; Spring deflection; Track irregularities
• Subject Areas: Design; Motor Carriers; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00040101
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 4 1994 12:00AM