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1 online resource (426 p.) |
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Cover -- Half Title -- Series Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Authors -- Chapter 1: Introduction to Rail Vehicle Mechatronics -- 1.1. Historical Review -- 1.2. Theoretical Aspects for the Application of Mechatronic System -- 1.2.1. Stability and Curving -- 1.2.1.1. Running Stability of a Railway Vehicle -- 1.2.1.2. Curving Behavior of a Railway Vehicle -- 1.2.2. Damage and Wear of Wheels and Rails -- 1.2.2.1. Wear of Wheels and Rails -- 1.2.2.2. Rolling Contact Fatigue |
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1.2.2.3. Metal Fatigue in Wheels, Axles, Rails, and Other Types of Damage -- 1.2.3. Ride Comfort -- 1.3. Structure of this Book -- References -- Chapter 2: Modeling of Mechanical Systems for Rail Vehicles -- 2.1. Introduction -- 2.2. Classification for Theoretical and Experimental-Based Modeling Approaches -- 2.2.1. Physical-Based Models -- 2.2.2. Black-Box Models -- 2.3. Model of Wheel/Rail Contact -- 2.3.1. Geometric Analysis of Wheel/Rail Contact, Equivalent Conicity -- 2.3.2. The Normal Contact Analysis: Normal Force, Contact Patch, and Normal Stresses |
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2.3.3. The Tangential Contact Analysis: Creepage versus Creep Force Relationship -- 2.3.3.1. Kalker's Linear Theory -- 2.3.3.2. Heuristic Saturation Laws -- 2.3.3.3. The Fastsim Method -- 2.3.3.4. Kalker's CONTACT Algorithm -- 2.3.3.5. Use of Lookup Tables -- 2.3.4. Wheel/Rail Creep Force Models for Traction and Brake Studies -- 2.3.4.1. Polach Model -- 2.3.4.2. Modified Fastsim -- 2.3.4.3. Example of Identification of Creep Force Model Parameters from Measured Data -- 2.4. Modeling of Track and Track Irregularities -- 2.4.1. The Track System -- 2.4.2. Nominal Track Geometry |
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2.4.3. Track Irregularity -- 2.4.4. Track Models for Vehicle Dynamics Simulation -- 2.4.4.1. Rigid Track Model -- 2.4.4.2. Co-Following Sectional Models -- 2.4.4.3. Finite Element Models -- 2.4.4.4. Model of Switches and Crossings -- 2.5. Model of Suspension Components -- 2.5.1. Primary and Secondary Suspensions in Railway Vehicles -- 2.5.2. Coil Springs, Rubber Springs, and Bushings -- 2.5.3. Friction-Based Suspension Components -- 2.5.4. Hydraulic Dampers -- 2.5.5. Air Spring Suspension -- 2.6. Pantograph-Catenary Interaction -- 2.7. Traction and Braking Dynamics, Control and Modeling |
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2.7.1. Principles of Traction Braking Dynamics -- 2.7.2. Design Principles of Traction and Braking Control -- 2.7.3. Modeling of the Traction Systems -- 2.8. Train Dynamics -- 2.8.1. Train Dynamics for a Single Vehicle -- 2.8.2. Longitudinal Train Dynamics -- 2.9. Pneumatic Brake Models -- 2.10. Modeling of Inter-Car Forces -- References -- Chapter 3: Modeling of Electrical Systems for Rail Vehicles -- 3.1. Electrical Topologies -- 3.1.1. Diesel Electric Locomotives -- 3.1.2. Electric Locomotives -- 3.1.3. Hybrids -- 3.1.3.1. Principles of Hybridization for Rail Vehicles |
| Notes |
Description based upon print version of record |
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3.1.3.2. Hybrid Topologies |
| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Bruni, Stefano
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Bosomworth, Christopher
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Wolfs, Peter
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Cole, Colin
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| ISBN |
9781000486131 |
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1000486133 |
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