TRUCK FRAME TESTS AT THE MECHANICAL INDUSTRIES TECHNICAL CENTRE (CETIM)

ESSAIS DE CHASSIS DE BOGIE AU CENTRE TECHNIQUE DES INDUSTRIES MECANIQUES (CETIM)

The CETIM has a laboratory test rig which was first used for the TGV (high-speed train) truck frames. The authors briefly review the stresses to which truck are subjected, and then describe the tests and measurements completed.

• Corporate Authors:

  Societe Nationale des Chemins de Fer Francais

  92 rue Bonaparte
  75 Paris 6e,   France 
• Authors:
  • Faurie, J-P
  • Monnier, P
• Publication Date: 1980-4

Language

• French

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: p. 231-240
• Serial:
  • REVUE GENERALE DES CHEMINS DE FER
  • Volume: 99

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Fatigue tests; Laboratory tests; Structural analysis; Trucks
• Identifier Terms: TGV (Express train)
• Subject Areas: Motor Carriers; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00319948
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: International Union of Railways
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 29 1980 12:00AM