Longitudinal Dynamics of Freight Trains

A comprehensive parametric study is performed on the longitudinal dynamics of a freight train based on different nonlinear time-domain models. The effect of different parameters, such as the couplers stiffness and damping, train speed, train acceleration, and load distribution pattern on the longitudinal train dynamics are investigated. Moreover, the effect of an empty wagon and its position on the overall longitudinal train dynamics is discussed. A computer simulation model is developed to determine the optimum placement of the second locomotive in order to obtain the lowest longitudinal forces. Further study is carried out to determine the best type of automatic couplers.

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• Authors:
  • Ansari, M
  • Esmailzadeh, E
  • Younesian, D
• Publication Date: 2009

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 102-131
• Serial:
  • International Journal of Heavy Vehicle Systems
  • Volume: 16
  • Issue Number: 1
  • Publisher: Inderscience Enterprises Limited
  • ISSN: 1744-232X
  • EISSN: 1741-5152
  • Serial URL: http://www.inderscience.com/jhome.php?jcode=IJHVS

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Freight trains; Parametric analysis; Simulation
• Uncontrolled Terms: Longitudinal dynamics
• Subject Areas: Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01129392
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 26 2009 7:36AM