Design and simulation of rail vehicles

Author

Additional Author(s)

• Spiryagin, Valentyn
• McClanachan, Mitchell
• Yan, Quan Sun
• Cole, Colin
• Spiryagin, Maksym

Publisher

Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, 2017

Language

English

ISBN

9781138073708

Series

Ground vehicle engineering series

Subject(s)

• RAILROAD CARS-DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
• RAILROADS-ROLLING STOCK-DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
• RAILROAD TRAINS-DYNAMICS-SIMULATION METHODS

Notes

. Bibliography: p. 308-310. Index: p. 313-323

Abstract

Keep Up with Advancements in the Field of Rail Vehicle Design


A thorough understanding of the issues that affect dynamic performance, as well as more inventive methods for controlling rail vehicle dynamics, is needed to meet the demands for safer rail vehicles with higher speed and loads. Design and Simulation of Rail Vehicles examines the field of rail vehicle design, maintenance, and modification, as well as performance issues related to these types of vehicles. This text analyzes rail vehicle design issues and dynamic responses, describes the design and features of rail vehicles, and introduces methods that address the operational conditions of this complex system.


Progresses from Basic Concepts and Terminology to Detailed Explanations and Techniques


Focused on both non-powered and powered rail vehicles-freight and passenger rolling stock, locomotives, and self-powered vehicles used for public transport-this book introduces the problems involved in designing and modeling all types of rail vehicles. It explores the applications of vehicle dynamics, train operations, and track infrastructure maintenance. It introduces the fundamentals of locomotive design, multibody dynamics, and longitudinal train dynamics, and discusses co-simulation techniques. It also highlights recent advances in rail vehicle design, and contains applicable standards and acceptance tests from around the world.


* Includes multidisciplinary simulation approaches


* Contains an understanding of rail vehicle design and simulation techniques


* Establishes the connection between theory and many simulation examples


* Presents simple to advanced rail vehicle design and simulation methodologies


Design and Simulation of Rail Vehicles serves as an introductory text for graduate or senior undergraduate students, and as a reference for practicing engineers and researchers investigating performance issues related to these types of vehicles.

Physical Dimension

Number of Page(s)

xiv, 323 p.

Dimension

24 cm.

Other Desc.

ill.

Summary / Review / Table of Content

Introduction
References
Unpowered Rail Vehicle Design
Introduction Types of Wagons Wagon
Frames Suspension Elements Bogies Wheel sets and Bearings Wagon Bodies Brake Systems Coupling Standards Acceptance Tests Advances in Rail Vehicle Design Design of Locomotives History of Locomotives Traction Rolling Stock Common Locomotive Components and Systems Locomotive Design: New Perspectives General Modelling Techniques Dynamics of Bodies Wheel-Rail Contact Patch Brake Modelling Aerodynamics Introduction to FEMFEM of Rail Vehicle Structure FEM of Rail Rail Track, Sub-Structure and Bridge Modelling Pantograph Modelling Modelling Techniques References Multi body Dynamics Introduction to Multi body Dynamics Kinematics Dynamics Elements Rigid Body versus Flexible Body Multi body Dynamics Software for Rail Vehicle Dynamics References Longitudinal Train Dynamics Introduction to Longitudinal Train Dynamics Modelling Longitudinal Train Dynamics Interaction of Longitudinal Train and Lateral/Vertical Wagon Dynamics Longitudinal Comfort Energy Considerations Train Control, Management and Driving Practices Design Considerations References Rail Vehicle-Track Interaction Dynamics Introduction Modelling of Rail Vehicles Modelling of Tracks Modelling of Wheel-Rail Contact Example of a Three-Dimensional Rail Wagon-Track System Dynamics Model Numerical Integration Methods Vehicle Dynamic Performances Vehicle-Track Interactions Vehicle Acceptance Simulations References Co-Simulation and Its Application Introduction to Co-Simulation Process Co-Simulation between Multi body Software Packages and MATLAB/Simulink Design of the Co-Simulation Interface References Advanced Simulation Methodologies Complex Tasks and Their Solutions Scenario A: On-Line Simulation and Existing Pre-Calculated Data Scenario B: On-Line Simulation and Experimental Data Scenario C: Real-Time Simulation References
Conclusion
Index

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