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Handbook 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.
Introduction
A History of Railway Vehicle Dynamics
Design of Unpowered Railway Vehicles
Design of Powered Rail Vehicles and Locomotives
Magnetic Levitation Vehicles
Suspension Elements and Their CharacteristicsSebastian Stichel, Anna Orlova, Mats Berg and Jordi Viñolas
Wheel-Rail Contact Mechanics
Tribology of the Wheel-Rail Contact
Track Design, Dynamics and Modelling
Gauging Issues
Railway Vehicle Derailment and Prevention
Rail Vehicle Aerodynamics
Longitudinal Train Dynamics and Vehicle Stability in Train Operations
Noise and Vibration from Railway Vehicles
Active Suspensions
Dynamics of the Pantograph-Catenary System
Simulation of Railway Vehicle Dynamics
Field Testing and Instrumentation of Railway Vehicles
Roller Rigs
Scale Testing Theory and Approaches
Railway Vehicle Dynamics Glossary