USER'S MANUAL: DETAILED LONGITUDINAL TRAIN ACTION MODEL
Longitudinal behavior of a train, both as a whole and by individual vehicles, is analyzed, with drawbar forces predicted. Shock absorbing linkage systems, such as draft gears, hydraulic cushioning units and sliding sills may be modelled in individual subroutines for "plugging into" the program. The program is general enough to simulate train behavior over arbitrarily chosen track to the extent that any combination of profile and curvature may be used. Motive power, number, characteristic behavior and schedule of application are also arbitrary as are brakes: electrodynamic with characteristic behaviors or penumatic independent and automatic with assorted brake valve types and arbitrary brake application schedule. Each shock absorbing or linkage unit may be modelled individually. This program could be used as a design tool for linkage and shock absorbing units as well as for consisting, powering, braking and all other represented elements (too numerous to mention) affecting longitudinal behavior.
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Supplemental Notes:
- The Train-Track Dynamics Program is administered by the AAR, and sponsored by the Railway Progress Institute, the FRA, and the Canadian Transportation Development Agency.
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Corporate Authors:
Association of American Railroads Research Center
3140 South Federal Street
Chicago, IL United States 60616 -
Authors:
- Martin, G C
- Plouffe, W E
- Ahmed, S
- Antczak, H
- Tideman, H
- Publication Date: 0
Media Info
- Features: Appendices; Figures;
- Pagination: 108 p.
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Braking performance; Computer programs; Cushioning materials; Gears; Mathematical models; Tonnage ratings; Train makeup; Train operations; Train track dynamics
- Uncontrolled Terms: Draft gears
- Old TRIS Terms: Cushion underframe devices; Cushioning; Train performance
- Subject Areas: Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00147707
- Record Type: Publication
- Source Agency: Association of American Railroads
- Report/Paper Numbers: R-220
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Feb 16 1977 12:00AM