VEHICLE DYNAMICS -- A PRACTICAL THEORY

The theories permit quantitative asessment of several aspects of vehicle behavior which it was not previously possible to calculate. These include hunting, response of vehicles to rough track and the compromise necessary between lateral stability and curve negotiation.

• Corporate Authors:

  Mechanical Engineering Publications

  Penthouse 1, 15 West 55th Street
  New York, NY  United States  10019
• Authors:
  • WICKENS, A H
  • GILCHRIST, A O
• Publication Date: 1977-8

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References;
• Pagination: p. 26-34
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY ENGINEER
  • Volume: 2
  • Issue Number: 4

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Defects; Derailments; Dynamics; Hunting (Dynamics); Mathematical models; Railroad rails; Railroad tracks; Rolling contact; Steering; Train track dynamics; Trucks; Wheels
• Uncontrolled Terms: Lateral stability
• Old TRIS Terms: Track irregularities
• Subject Areas: Motor Carriers; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00164432
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 9 1977 12:00AM