1996•Vehicle System DynamicsRequires access

The Vertical Dynamic Response of a Rail Vehicle caused by Track Stiffness Variations along the Track

Robert Fröhling, H Scheffel, Willem Ebersöhn

Abstract

SUMMARY In this paper a mathematical model is used to analyse the influence of vehicle and track parameters on the dynamic behaviour of the vehicleltrack system. Particular attention is given to the influence of spatially varying track stiffness on the performance of the vehicle and the dynamic loading between the wheel and the track at low frequencies. Differential track settlement, due to the dynamic loading of the track and due to spatial stiffness variations in the track, is also predicted.

About this research paper

What this paper is about

Why it matters

OpenAlex reports 58 citations for this work. Citation counts describe recorded attention and do not establish research quality.

Key contribution

A contribution statement is not available in the OpenAlex record.

Method / approach

Method details are not available in the OpenAlex metadata.

Main findings

Findings are not separately available in the OpenAlex metadata.

Limitations

Limitations are not available in the OpenAlex metadata.

Applications

Application details are not available in the OpenAlex metadata.

Available abstract

Key concepts: Track (disk drive), Stiffness, Settlement (finance), Differential (mechanical device), Structural engineering, Engineering, Vehicle dynamics, Computer science