This paper presents the results of quasi-static and dynamic testing of glass fiber-reinforced polyester leaf suspension for rail freight vehicles named Euroleaf. The principal elements of the suspension's design and manufacturing process are initially summarized. Comparison between quasi-static tests and finite element predictions are then presented. The Euroleaf suspension have been mounted on a tipper wagon and tested dynamically at tare and full load on a purpose-built shaker rig. A shaker rig dynamic testing methodology has been pioneered for rail vehicles, which follows closely road vehicle suspension dynamic testing methodology. The use and evaluation of this methodology have demonstrated that the Euroleaf suspension is dynamically much softer than steel suspensions even though it is statically much stiffer. As a consequence, the suspension dynamic loading at laden loading conditions is reduced compared to the most advanced steel leaf suspension over shaker rig track tests.


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    Title :

    Testing of fiber composite leaf spring for heavy axle loads


    Contributors:
    Cherruault, J.Y. (author) / Hou, J.P. (author) / Jeronimidis, G. (author) / Mayer, R. (author) / Chvojan, J. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    2011


    Size :

    22 Seiten, 11 Bilder, 3 Tabellen, 30 Quellen




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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