Description
Book SynopsisHandbook of Railway Vehicle Dynamics, Second Edition, provides expanded, fully updated coverage of railway vehicle dynamics. With chapters by international experts, this work surveys the main areas of rolling stock and locomotive dynamics. Through mathematical analysis and numerous practical examples, it builds a deep understanding of the wheel-rail interface, suspension and suspension component design, simulation and testing of electrical and mechanical systems, and interaction with the surrounding infrastructure, and noise and vibration. Topics added in the Second Edition include magnetic levitation, rail vehicle aerodynamics, and advances in traction and braking for full trains and individual vehicles.
Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. A History of Railway Vehicle Dynamics 3. Design of Unpowered Railway Vehicles 4. Design of Powered Rail Vehicles and Locomotives 5. Magnetic Levitation Vehicles 6. Suspension Elements and Their Characteristics 7. Wheel-Rail Contact Mechanics 8. Tribology of the Wheel-Rail Contact 9. Track Design, Dynamics and Modelling 10. Gauging Issues 11. Railway Vehicle Derailment and Prevention 12. Rail Vehicle Aerodynamics 13. Longitudinal Train Dynamics and Vehicle Stability in Train Operations 14. Noise and Vibration from Railway Vehicles 15. Active Suspensions 16. Dynamics of the Pantograph-Catenary System 17. Simulation of Railway Vehicle Dynamics 18. Field Testing and Instrumentation of Railway Vehicles 19. Roller Rigs 20. Scale Testing Theory and Approaches 21. Railway Vehicle Dynamics Glossary
