THE SPEED-RESPONSIVE HYDRAULIC DAMPER, THE NEXT STAGE IN DAMPER DEVELOPMENT

Riding qualities and dynamic forces on the track have been thoroughly evaluated but the understanding of dampers in relation to reduced maintenance, both vehicular and track is also pertinent. Degree of magnitude of vertical and sinusoidal irregularities are expressed as a function of acceptable acceleration, excitation frequencies and amplitude. Ride-index values important in determining riding qualities but suspension characteristics in terms of reduced amplitude at higher speeds show speed-sensitive damping is desirable although the control system could be complex.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Broadfields (Technical Publishers) Limited

  Little Leighs
  Chelmsford, Essex CMB 1PM,   England 
• Authors:
  • KOFFMAN, J L
• Publication Date: 1974-11

Media Info

• Features: Figures;
• Pagination: 3 p.
• Serial:
  • Rail Engineering International
  • Volume: 4
  • Issue Number: 9
  • Publisher: De Rooi Publications
  • ISSN: 0141-4615

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Dampers; Ride quality; Snubbers; Suspension systems; Train track dynamics; Trucks; Vehicle design
• Subject Areas: Design; Motor Carriers; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00083032
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Rail Engineering International
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 26 1976 12:00AM