Suspension System of Railway Vehicle
Suspension System
Last updated on April 5th, 2015 at 06:14 am The track irregularities and their interaction with wheel generate vibration of varying amplitude and frequency. These vibrations may cause damage to different parts of the vehicle if not contained and also return it back to the track. These vibrations are contained by suspension arrangement. Elements of […]
Axle Box
Last updated on May 31st, 2013 at 04:11 pm Axle Box A device which supports weight of the vehicle and transfer it to wheel and permits its rolling as well as longitudinal motion. Axle box transmits longitudinal, lateral and vertical forces from wheel set to other parts of the suspension system Axle Box consists of […]
Wheel Sets
Last updated on April 5th, 2015 at 06:14 am A wheel set consists of two wheels rigidly connected by a common axle and provides Necessary distance between track and vehicle to support equipment mounted on under-frame Guidance for motion to contain within track gauze Transfer of vertical load to the rail Transfer of tractive and […]
Suspension System of Railway Vehicle
Last updated on April 5th, 2015 at 06:14 am Movement of Railway vehicle on Rail is a guided movement, different as compared to road. This system is complex with having many degrees of freedoms making the study of vehicle dynamics a challenging subject from the beginning of industrial revolution Mechanical system provides Transfer and balancing […]