PERFORMANCE OF LOCOMOTIVE BOGIE BOLSTER SPRINGS--I

The lateral rigidity of helical springs in bolster suspensions of truck vehicles is evaluated in terms of displacements between the top and bottom bolster planks. The effects of lateral flexibility on working stresses and lateral displacement and oscillation characteristics, particularily nosing, swaying and lateral oscillations are calculated.

• Corporate Authors:

  Temple Press Limited

  161-166 Fleet Street
  Longon EC4,   England 
• Authors:
  • KOFFMAN, J L
  • Batchelor, G H
• Publication Date: 1962-1-5

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 16-18
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY GAZETTE
  • Volume: 116

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bolsters; Deflection; Diesel locomotives; Dynamic loads; Locomotives; Ride quality; Spring; Springs (Vehicles); Stresses; Suspensions; Technology; Trucks; Vehicle dynamics
• Uncontrolled Terms: Lateral dynamics
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• Old TRIS Terms: Helical springs; Spring deflection; Swinghangers
• Subject Areas: Motor Carriers; Railroads; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00040088
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 4 1994 12:00AM