BENDING STRESSES IN A MOTORED AXLE ON ELECTRIC ROLLING STOCK--2

A further check of the theory that transverse friction is a major item in the stressing of axles was made by a series of comparative tests. While vertical differences in track level apparently affect the stress in the axle very little, it has been found that the test axle assembly is very sensitive to the condition of the running edge of the high rail on a curve. Contrary to expectation, passage over the toes of switches and the noses of crossings did not produce high stresses in the axle. Passage through the lead of turn-outs caused high values to appear, though no higher than those which occurred on some curves.

• Corporate Authors:

  Temple Press Limited

  161-166 Fleet Street
  Longon EC4,   England 
• Authors:
  • Broadbent, H R
  • RICHARDS, J
• Publication Date: 1956-6-22

Media Info

• Features: Figures;
• Pagination: p. 543-547
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY GAZETTE
  • Volume: 104

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Axles; Bending; Bending stress; Centrifugal force; Curved track; Dynamics; Friction; Mathematical models; Railroad electrification; Railroad rails; Railroad tracks; Railroad turnouts; Stresses; Structural design; Superelevation; Technology; Train track dynamics; Velocity; Wheels
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• Old TRIS Terms: Mathematical studies; Rail design
• Subject Areas: Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00037752
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 4 1994 12:00AM