THE FINITE ELEMENT METHOD APPLIED TO THE CHOICE OF THE SIZE OF RAIL VEHICLES

METHODE DER FINITEN ELEMENTE BEI DER AUSLEGUNG VON SCHIENENFAHRZEUGEN

The finite element method opens new possibilities for determining in the planning stages, the stresses and strains which will be borne by the supporting elements of rail vehicles. Examples are given to show how this method has already been helpful in determining the size of rail vehicles whilst it has also provided information on other aspects and how effective it is.

• Corporate Authors:

  Bohmann Verlag

  Canovagasse 5
  A-1010 Vienna,   Austria 
• Authors:
  • Theile, F
  • Tomschke, B
• Publication Date: 1975-11

Language

• German

Media Info

• Features: References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 513-516
• Serial:
  • Eisenbahntechnik
  • Volume: 23
  • Issue Number: 11
  • Publisher: Bohmann Verlag

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Axle load force; Finite element method; Freight cars; Suspension systems; Vehicle design
• Old TRIS Terms: Axle loadings; Car design; Freight car design
• Subject Areas: Design; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00131273
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: International Union of Railways
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 21 1976 12:00AM