The results of computer simulations of passenger train collisions in which train coaches with unoccupied, crushable end zones are used to dissipate the collision energy are presented. The proper design of these crush zones and the passenger compartment features are shown to result in a controlled distribution of the crush along the length of the impacting trains and a reduction of the accelerations to which trains' occupants are subjected. The main design parameters for these crushable zones are studied for a variety of train configurations, coach load versus deformation characteristics, and inter-coach gaps. It is shown that well-designed crushable zones can absorb collision energy in a predictable manner, reducing the probability of occupant injuries and fatalities.


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    Title :

    Passenger Train Crashworthiness—Primary Collisions


    Additional title:

    Transportation Research Record


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    1996-01-01




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English



    Passenger Train Crashworthiness-Primary Collisions

    Chatterjee, S. / Carney, J. F. / National Research Council; Transportation Research Board | British Library Conference Proceedings | 1996


    Passenger Train Crashworthiness -- Primary Collisions

    Chatterjee, Subhasish | Online Contents | 1996


    Passenger Train Crashworthiness—Primary Collisions

    Chatterjee, Subhasish / Carney, John | Transportation Research Record | 1996


    Passenger Train Crashworthiness -- Secondary Collisions

    Chatterjee, Subhasish | Online Contents | 1996


    Passenger Train Crashworthiness-Secondary Collisions

    Chatterjee, S. / Carney, J. F. / National Research Council; Transportation Research Board | British Library Conference Proceedings | 1996