Torsional stiffness is important factor bearing on ability of vehicles to run over twisted track; trucks must be able to tilt sideways relative to each other and to under-frame; possible solutions of truck design are listed with two or more stage springs, hemispherical body supports, and truck support at center with steadying supports on sides.
Torsionally stiff bogie wagon
Ry Gaz
Railway Gazette ; 123 , n 16
1967
4 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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