Experimental and Theoretical Analysis of Freight Wagon Link Suspension

QC 20100802
Link suspension is the most prevailing suspension system for two-axle freight wagons and still frequently used for four-axle freight wagons in central and western Europe. The system design is simple and has existed for more than 100 years. However, still, the characteristics are not fully understood. This article focuses on the lateral characteristics of the link suspension. First, results from stationary measurements on freight wagons and laboratory tests on single links are presented. Then, a simulation mathematical model is proposed. Finally, the influence of various parameters on the link characteristics is investigated. With the developed simulation model, many of the stability problems of link suspension running gears can be explained, but further research is needed to fully understand the characteristics and to be able to recommend improvements. From the tests, it also becomes obvious that the characteristics of different links can vary significantly from each other depending on age and maintenance status.

TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER Maskinteknik Farkostteknik hsv//swe
ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY Mechanical Engineering Vehicle Engineering hsv//eng
Freight wagon; Friction damping; Hysteresis; Link suspension; Non-linear dynamics; Running gear; Stiffness; Suspension; Wheel-rail dynamics
Vehicle engineering
Farkostteknik

Ingår i:Proceedings of the Institution of mechanical engineers. Part F, journal of rail and rapid transit220:4, s. 361-3720954-40972041-3017

Av författaren/redakt...: Jönsson, Per-And ...; Andersson, Evert; Stichel, Sebasti ...

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