LATERAL DYNAMICS OF RAILWAY VEHICLES

The fundamentals of lateral dynamics theory of railway vehicles is reviewed. Numerous topics are presented, including: stable running theory, longitudinal creep, forward speeds, sinusoidal path, forces acting, hunting, conditons for stability, critical speeds, profiled wheels, suspension, coned and profiled wheels, wear of trends, vehicle design, and track geometry.

• Corporate Authors:

  Temple Press Limited

  161-166 Fleet Street
  Longon EC4,   England 
• Authors:
  • WICKENS, A H
• Publication Date: 1965-12-17

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos; References;
• Pagination: p. 987-990
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY GAZETTE
  • Volume: 121

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Creep; Critical velocity; Damping (Physics); Hunting (Dynamics); Railroad tracks; Stability (Mechanics); Stiffness; Structural design; Suspensions; Technology; Tires; Trucks; Vehicle design; Vehicle dynamics; Velocity; Wear; Wheels
• Uncontrolled Terms: Lateral dynamics; Track geometry
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• Old TRIS Terms: Longitudinal creep; Running stability; Tire profile; Wheel design
• Subject Areas: Design; Motor Carriers; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00037213
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 8 1994 12:00AM