A passenger rail truck design methodology. (5th August 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Horak, D.; Wormley, D.N.
• Is Part Of: International journal of vehicle design. Volume 2:Number 1(1981)
• Page Start: 1
• Page End: 18
• Publication Date: 2014-08-05
• Subjects: rail vehicle dynamics -- rail vehicle design -- rail truck design -- bogie design -- hunting -- curving -- ride quality -- computational performance modelling -- design methodology; Motor vehicles -- Design and construction -- Periodicals; 629.231
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0143-3369

Abstract

A design methodology is developed for passenger vehicle rail trucks in which primary and secondary suspension parameters and wheel/rail parameters are determined to meet a set of dynamic performance indices. The methodology partitions the design task into two basic tradeoff studies: (1) a stability–curving tradeoff and (2) a lateral ride quality–secondary stroke tradeoff. The design methodology is illustrated with both high–speed intercity and lower–speed urban rail truck designs.