TRACK/TRAIN DYNAMICS AND DESIGN: ADVANCED TECHNIQUES

These papers present a detailed state-of-the-art account of the technology and the technological needs involved with the structural mechanics of freight railroad vehicles. Important computer programs and current projects are also covered. This volume offers valuable reference information to engineers in the rail car building industry consulting engineers and manufacturers who supply the railroad industry.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Proceedings of the Conference held in Chicago, September 27-28, 1977.
• Corporate Authors:

  Pergamon Press, Incorporated

  Maxwell House, Fairview Park
  Elmsford, NY  United States  10523
• Authors:
  • Moyar, G J
  • Pilkey, W D
  • Pilkey, B F
• Publication Date: 1978-9

Media Info

• Pagination: 481 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Computer programs; Design; Dynamic tests; Freight cars; Train track dynamics; Vehicle design; Vehicle dynamics
• Uncontrolled Terms: Design criteria; Dynamic analysis
• Old TRIS Terms: Car component design; Car design; Freight car dynamics
• Subject Areas: Design; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00179062
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: Proceeding
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 29 1978 12:00AM