The previous freight wagon model developed at KTH is able to explain many of the phenomena observed in tests. In some cases, however, simulated and measured running behaviour differ. Therefore, in this paper, a new simulation model is presented and validated with on-track test results. The performance of standard two-axle freight wagons is investigated. The most important parameters for the running behaviour of the vehicle are the suspension characteristics. The variation in characteristics between different wagons is large due to geometrical tolerances of the components, wear, corrosion, moisture or other lubrication. The influence of the variation in suspension characteristics and other parameters on the behaviour of the wagon on tangent track and in curves is discussed. Finally, suggestions for improvements of the system are made.
New simulation model for freight wagons with UIC link suspension
Vehicle System Dynamics ; 46 , sup1 ; 695-704
2008-09-01
10 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Elektronische Ressource
Unbekannt
freight wagon , link suspension , dynamics , ride quality , modelling , simulation , test
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