Modelling and Dynamic Analyses of a Low-Floor Tram Vehicle

• Autorzy: Chudzikiewicz, A. , Sowiński, B. , Melnik, R.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

The independently rotating wheels (IRW) are not common solution of railway vehicles running gear. However, IRWis a natural approach enabling constructing low-floor tram vehicles by increasing free space above bogies. The aim of the paper is to study the dynamic behaviour of the new low-floor tram equipped with IRW wheelsets. In contrast to classic wheelset, the IRWs may not exhibit self-steering ability which is demanded to keep proper running behaviour. The five-piece tram model was tested according to the three simulation scenarios consisting of a curved track, a track with buckling and a track with one-side gauge narrowing. The results presented in the paper show that behavior of a bogie equipped with IRW is different from the kinematic and dynamic point of view, and could lead to premature wear of wheel and rail profiles.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

tram; independently rotating wheels; dynamics

• Czasopismo: Machine Dynamics Research
• Rocznik: 2016
• Tom: Vol. 40, No. 4
• Strony: 5--18
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 15 poz., rys., tab., wykr.

Twórcy

autor

Chudzikiewicz, A.

• Warsaw Univeristy of Technology, Faculty of Transport

autor

Sowiński, B.

• Warsaw Univeristy of Technology, Faculty of Transport

autor

Melnik, R.

• Warsaw Univeristy of Technology, Faculty of Transport,

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