BENDING STRESSES IN A MOTORED AXLE ON ELECTRIC ROLLING STOCK--3

This article presents formulae used in the determination of bending moment of axles of powered tracks. Also comments concerning track irregularities upon wheels are also discussed. Mention is made of the differences between calculated stresses and recorded stresses, which are usually small except in stress increase by press fitting of wheel brakes. Conclusions are that vertical track irregularities are unimportant in stress of axles and that the use of check rails can reduce axle stresses. Finally, a prediction of axle life and axles stress is close between calculated and test results.

• Corporate Authors:

  Temple Press Limited

  161-166 Fleet Street
  Longon EC4,   England 
• Authors:
  • Broadbent, H R
  • RICHARDS, J
• Publication Date: 1956-6-29

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References;
• Pagination: p. 579-581
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY GAZETTE
  • Volume: 104

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Acceleration (Mechanics); Axle load force; Bending; Bending moments; Bending stress; Braking; Defects; Electric automobiles; Electric vehicles; Railroad tracks; Stresses; Technology
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• Old TRIS Terms: Axle loadings; Track irregularities
• Subject Areas: Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00039458
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 4 1994 12:00AM