FATIGUE ANALYSIS OF RAILROAD FREIGHT CAR TRUCK BOLSTER
Fatigue analysis of a railroad freight car truck bolster was performed. The method of analysis incorporated finite-element static stress analysis, rainflow counting technique and cumulative damage theory. Design improvements were brought about through deformation analysis and the final design reanalyzed with the fatigue process.
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Supplemental Notes:
- Contributed by the Rail Transportation Division of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers for presentation at the Winter Annual Meeting, Chicago, Illinois, November 16-21, 1980.
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Corporate Authors:
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Two Park Avenue
New York, NY United States 10016-5990 -
Authors:
- Cooley, D B
- Shieh, G P
- Publication Date: 1980
Media Info
- Features: Figures; References;
- Pagination: 8 p.
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Analysis; Bolsters; Design; Finite element method; Laboratory tests; Structural analysis; Trucks; Vehicle design
- Uncontrolled Terms: Design criteria; Fatigue analysis
- Old TRIS Terms: Analytical techniques; Truck bolster systems
- Subject Areas: Design; Motor Carriers; Railroads;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00324445
- Record Type: Publication
- Report/Paper Numbers: 80/WA/RT-6 Conf Paper
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Feb 6 1981 12:00AM