LIGHT VEHICLE DESIGN PHILOSOPHY

Shielded are welding, greater knowledge about fatigue of welded joints, development of large extrusions and desire to conserve energy have resulted in greater interest in application of aluminum for rolling stock. History of the material's application and ways it is used in contemporary passenger equipment are discussed.

• Corporate Authors:

  Mechanical Engineering Publications

  Penthouse 1, 15 West 55th Street
  New York, NY  United States  10019
• Authors:
  • Zehnder, J
• Publication Date: 1976-11

Media Info

• Features: Figures;
• Pagination: p. 46-48
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY ENGINEER
  • Volume: 1
  • Issue Number: 6

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Aluminum alloys; Design; Fabrication; Fatigue strength; Lightweight materials; Passenger cars; Rapid transit cars; Vehicle design; Welding
• Uncontrolled Terms: Design criteria
• Old TRIS Terms: Passenger car design
• Subject Areas: Design; Public Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00147686
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Feb 16 1981 12:00AM