SHOCK AND VIBRATION THEORY

It defines terms used in a mathematical representation of shock and vibration which are part of railroad phenomenon and discusses mass, inertia, momentum, force as related to "railroad impact shock". In addition the relationship of railroad car spring, and effect of flat wheels or rail joints upon the suspension of the car are represented and discussed.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • The Railroad Environment: A Guide for Shippers and Railroad Personnel.
• Corporate Authors:

  Penn Central Transportation Company

  Transportation Center, 6 Penn Center Plaza
  Philadelphia, PA  United States  19104

  Penn Central Transportation Company

  Transportation Center, 6 Penn Center Plaza
  Philadelphia, PA  United States  19104
• Publication Date: 0

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 27-32
• Serial:
  • Railroad Environment
  • Issue Number: 0
  • Publisher: Penn Central Transportation Company

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Crashes; Deformation; Inertia (Mechanics); Motor vehicles; Railroad cars; Railroad rails; Railroad tracks; Rocking; Spring; Suspensions; Technology; Vehicle dynamics; Velocity; Vibration; Welded rail; Wheels
• Geographic Terms: United States
• Old TRIS Terms: Car impact; Car rocking; Flat wheels; Track deformation; Vehicle vibration
• Subject Areas: Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00033284
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 7 1976 12:00AM