HYDRAULICALLY DAMPED MOTION OF GONDOLA CARS

The rocking motion of gondola cars in the 125-ton capacity range is investigated, and the solution is obtained by use of a simulation program on a digital computer. Predictions of maximum roll angle and maximum dynamic wheel load are made. Computed results are in substantial agreement with data observed in field tests.

• Corporate Authors:

  American Society of Mechanical Engineers

  Two Park Avenue
  New York, NY  United States  10016-5990
• Authors:
  • Doyle, J M
  • Zar, M
  • Chu, S L
• Publication Date: 1970-8

Media Info

• Features: Appendices; Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 7 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Freight cars; Gondola cars; Rocking; Rolling; Train track dynamics
• Old TRIS Terms: Rock and roll
• Subject Areas: Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00053995
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
• Report/Paper Numbers: 70-WA/RR-4
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 3 1974 12:00AM