RUBBER SUSPENSIONS FOR RAIL VEHICLES--APPLICATION AND EXPERIENCE

The use of rubber suspensions results in simpler running-gear requiring only limited maintenance. Solutions must be based on knowledge of stresses in service and riding quality requirements. Experience has shown benefits in riding, maintenance and weight.

• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/9675046
• Corporate Authors:

  Broadfields (Technical Publishers) Limited

  Little Leighs
  Chelmsford, Essex CMB 1PM,   England 
• Authors:
  • KOFFMAN, J L
  • Reed, A J
• Publication Date: 1974-9

Media Info

• Features: Figures;
• Pagination: p. 307-312
• Serial:
  • Rail Engineering International
  • Volume: 4
  • Issue Number: 7
  • Publisher: De Rooi Publications
  • ISSN: 0141-4615

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Elastomers; Rubber; Suspension systems; Train track dynamics; Trucks; Vehicle design; Vehicle springs
• Old TRIS Terms: Rubber springs
• Subject Areas: Design; Motor Carriers; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00072554
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 31 1974 12:00AM