TRACTIVE RESISTANCE OF ROLLING-STOCK

An examination of the resistance of modern British Railways vehicles is made. This study is subdivided into resistances caused by track irregularities, bearing friction, wheel rolling resistance, total rolling resistance, rail joint resistance, parasitic motion resistance, sinusoidal motion, wheel contact, flange to rail clearance, suspension oscillation resistance, and damping characteristics. Dynamometer readings were taken from field tests.

• Corporate Authors:

  Temple Press Limited

  161-166 Fleet Street
  Longon EC4,   England 
• Authors:
  • KOFFMAN, J L
• Publication Date: 1964-11-6

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos; References;
• Pagination: p. 899-902
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY GAZETTE
  • Volume: 120

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Damping (Physics); Defects; Dynamics; Equipment tests; Field tests; Mathematical models; Motor vehicles; Rail joints; Railroad rails; Railroad tracks; Rolling resistance; Suspensions; Technology; Train track dynamics; Vehicle dynamics; Vibration; Wheels
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• Old TRIS Terms: Mathematical studies; Test equipment; Track irregularities; Vehicle vibration
• Subject Areas: Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00040105
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 4 1994 12:00AM