VERTICAL OSCILLATIONS OF LOCOMOTIVE BODIES

This review article discusses the effect of spring stiffness and damping factors on bouncing. The effect of static deflection and viscous damping factors on body acceleration of 100-ton Co-Co locomotive is illustrated.

• Corporate Authors:

  Temple Press Limited

  161-166 Fleet Street
  Longon EC4,   England 
• Authors:
  • KOFFMAN, J L
• Publication Date: 1959-9-11

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References;
• Pagination: p. 140-142
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY GAZETTE
  • Volume: 111

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Dynamic loads; Locomotives; Mathematical models; Motor vehicles; Spring; Stiffness; Suspensions; Technology; Vehicle design; Vehicle dynamics; Vibration
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• Old TRIS Terms: Locomotive design; Locomotive vibration; Mathematical studies; Vehicle vibration
• Subject Areas: Design; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00037704
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 4 1994 12:00AM