LOCOMOTIVE AXLE LOADS: THE EFFECT OF THE UNSPRUNG MASS

The evaluation of the results of tests carried out by British Railways to determine the magnitude of dynamic loads encountered at railjoints has shown that the effect of the unsprung mass is of fundamental importance. The permanent way characteristics, with particular reference to elasticity and railjoint angles are also of considerable importance as far as the dynamic wheelloads are concerned. Even when railjoints disappear consideration will have to be given to points and crossings. It will be necessary for both vehicle designers and permanent way engineers to concentrate on damping dynamic wheelloads with acceptable limits. The appreciation of the factors concerned should aid the development of freight locomotives with higher axleloads which should be of considerable allround economic benefit.

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  Siemens (Georg) Verlagsbuchhandlung

  Luetzowstrasse 105-196
  1 Berlin 30,   Germany 
• Authors:
  • KOFFMAN, J L
• Publication Date: 1973-9

Language

• German

Media Info

• Pagination: 5 p.
• Serial:
  • Glasers Annalen ZEV
  • Volume: 97
  • Issue Number: 9
  • Publisher: Siemens (Georg) Verlagsbuchhandlung
  • ISSN: 0373-322X

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Axle load force; Locomotives; Train track dynamics; Unsprung weight
• Identifier Terms: British Rail
• Old TRIS Terms: Axle loadings; Unsprung mass
• Subject Areas: Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00051917
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: British Railways
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 26 1974 12:00AM