Peculiarities of traction forces in wheel/rail contact area

Traction force and train movement stability dependence on division of forces involved in wheel/rail contact area are the main subjects of this article. The influence of wheel/rail contact properties in the vehicle dynamics and adhesion fields is investigated. Current tendency all over the world is t...

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Main Authors: Š. Mikaliūnas, G. Bureika
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Vilnius Gediminas Technical University 2002-02-01
Series:Transport
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Online Access:http://www.transport.vgtu.lt/upload/tif_zur/2002-1-bureika_mikaliunas.pdf
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Summary:Traction force and train movement stability dependence on division of forces involved in wheel/rail contact area are the main subjects of this article. The influence of wheel/rail contact properties in the vehicle dynamics and adhesion fields is investigated. Current tendency all over the world is to reduce the conicity of wheels with the aim of increasing the speed of trains. Wave-length of moving wheel-set in track for worn wheel-set tyre is twice less than for new wheel running profile.
ISSN:1648-4142
1648-3480