ROLLING RESISTANCE AND TRACK

This short paper raises the question of the effect of the track structure on rolling resistance. The author points out the reduced rolling resistance of similar cars on different track structures, and suggests the heavier track structures used in America and Russia are of advantage.

• Corporate Authors:

  Institution of Mechanical Engineers

  1 Birdcage Walk
  London SW1H 9JJ,   England 
• Authors:
  • SCALES, B T
• Publication Date: 1973-5

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References;
• Pagination: 1 p.
• Serial:
  • Railway Engineering Journal
  • Volume: 2
  • Issue Number: 3
  • Publisher: Institution of Mechanical Engineers

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Concrete slab track; Railroad tracks; Railroad trains; Resistance (Mechanics); Rolling resistance; Technology; Train track dynamics
• Geographic Terms: Russia (Federation)
• Old TRIS Terms: Train resistance
• Subject Areas: Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00053978
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 20 1976 12:00AM