Trends in design and fabrication of rolling stock

This article looks at the use of new joining techniques for aluminium panels in railway rolling stock, in particular the use of friction stir welding. Considerations of crashworthiness have led to research to find alternatives to the previous fusion welding process, which produces softened material in the vicinity of the weld. New joint designs were tested in simulated and physical validation processes, and metal inert gas and friction stir welding met the safety requirements. Increasing use is being made of friction stir welding (FSW) as it combines cost effectiveness with good weld performance. The heat input during the process is low compared with metal inert gas welding. Examples are given of rail car bodies manufactured using FSW in several countries, and specialised supply chain companies exist to provide sub-assemblies to the vehicle builders.

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• Authors:
  • KALLEE, S W
  • DAVENPORT, J
• Publication Date: 2007

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: 75-9
• Serial:
  • EUROPEAN RAILWAY REVIEW
  • Issue Number: 1
  • Publisher: RUSSELL PUBLISHING LTD
  • ISSN: 1351-1599

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Aluminum; Crashes; Deformation; Design; Friction; Rolling stock
• ITRD Terms: 7168: Aluminium; 1631: Collision; 5595: Deformation; 9011: Design (overall design); 5452: Friction; 1266: Rolling stock
• Subject Areas: Design; Vehicles and Equipment; I91: Vehicle Design and Safety;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01079662
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• Files: ITRD
• Created Date: Oct 22 2007 10:25AM