COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF DYNAMICS OF FREIGHT AND PASSENGER RAIL VEHICLES

This comparative analysis was an examination of the vehicle-track interactive dynamics where several types of trains are required to operate over the same route at different speeds. Two areas of concern were examined: the effects of track geometry (surface, crosslevel and alignment) on vehicle response and track loads, and the effects of lateral force components acting on curves. A linear, 14-degree-of-freedom computer model was used to simulate a number of rail vehicles on a conventional track structure of rails, ties and ballast, including the Metroliner, passenger and freight cars, TurboTrain, and several locomotives.

• Corporate Authors:

  Battelle Columbus Laboratories

  505 King Avenue
  Columbus, OH  United States  43201

  Federal Railroad Administration

  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Authors:
  • Ahlbeck, D R
  • PRAUSE, R H
  • Day, J B
  • MEACHAM, H C
• Publication Date: 1974-3

Media Info

• Pagination: 207 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Alternatives analysis; Computer models; Computer programming; Degrees of freedom; Dynamic loads; Freight transportation; Loads; Mechanical stability; Motor vehicles; Passenger transportation; Railroad tracks; Railroad trains; Ride quality; Simulation; Train track dynamics
• Uncontrolled Terms: Comparative analysis; Dynamic response
• Old TRIS Terms: Train safety standards
• Subject Areas: Freight Transportation; Passenger Transportation; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00090530
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: Final Rpt.
• Contract Numbers: DOT-FR-20077
• Files: NTIS, TRIS, USDOT
• Created Date: May 29 1976 12:00AM