TRUCK-FRAME TEST-RIG AT THE DB'S EXPERIMENTAL AND TEST STATION IN MINDEN

The article discusses the need for testing large railway components in accordance with the actual conditions encountered in service and describes the German Federal Railway's testing at the Minden Experimental Station. This includes damping foundation, mounting plate, clamping frame with four hydro-pulse cylinders with associated electrical control and regulating equipment, also a multi-purpose press. Reference is also made to the versatility and scope for development of the test-rig.

• Corporate Authors:

  Hestra Verlag

  Holzhofallee 33, Postfach 4244
  6100 Darmstadt 1,   Germany 
• Authors:
  • Lange, H
  • Mussnig, V
  • SCHENK, H
• Publication Date: 1974-1

Language

• German

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 50-55
• Serial:
  • Eisenbahntechnische Rundschau
  • Publisher: Hestra Verlag

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Deformation curve; Fatigue tests; Test facilities; Trucks; Vehicle design
• Identifier Terms: Deutsche Bahn; Deutsche Bundesbahn
• Subject Areas: Design; Motor Carriers; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00153081
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Federal Railroad Administration
• Files: TRIS, USDOT
• Created Date: May 31 1977 12:00AM