BRITISH RAILWAYS CARRIAGE AND WAGON AXLE DESIGN

Information is presented relating to the effect of shapes and stresses on the fatigue properties of components. The journal load, wheel load, and flange force are tabulated for a 74-ton car with 4.5-ton trucks. Fatigue strength of steel axles and bending moments for steel are shown. The ride quality and center of gravity for passenger trains are calculated.

• Corporate Authors:

  Temple Press Limited

  161-166 Fleet Street
  Longon EC4,   England 
• Authors:
  • KOFFMAN, J L
• Publication Date: 1966-4-1

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 281-283
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY GAZETTE
  • Volume: 122

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Axles; Bending; Bending moments; Bending stress; Fatigue (Mechanics); Fatigue (Physiological condition); Mathematical models; Passenger trains; Railroad trains; Ride quality; Stresses; Technology; Trucks; Vehicle design; Wheel loads
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• Old TRIS Terms: Axle design; Axle fatigue; Mathematical studies
• Subject Areas: Design; Motor Carriers; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00040109
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 4 1994 12:00AM