A SIMPLIFIED MODEL FOR LONGITUDINAL TRACK-TRAIN DYNAMICS

This report contains: Task I - Rapid digital simulation investigation utilizing the Canadian National draft gear representation; Task II - Development of a functional relationship for draft gear characteristics; Task III Equations of motion for longitudinal track-train dynamics; Task IV - Modal expansion equations for longitudinal track-train dynamics.

• Corporate Authors:

  Purdue University

  School of Mechanical Engineering
  West Lafayette, IN  United States  47907-2088
• Authors:
  • GENIN, J
  • Ginsberg, J H
  • Leonard, R G
  • Ting, E C
  • Ward, E D
• Publication Date: 1973-12

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References;
• Pagination: 62 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Equations of motion; Gears; Mathematical models; Simulation; Train track dynamics
• Uncontrolled Terms: Draft gears
• Subject Areas: Data and Information Technology; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00098677
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Association of American Railroads
• Report/Paper Numbers: TRG-7329
• Contract Numbers: #7329
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 13 1975 12:00AM