Computational multibody system approaches have been extensively used in modeling many physical systems. Railroad Vehicle Dynamics: A Computational Approach presents computational multibody system formulations that can be used to develop computer models for complex railroad vehicle systems. Focusing on nonlinear formulations, this book explains the limitations of linearized formulations that are frequently used in analysis. Vehicle/rail interaction, a distinguishing feature of railroad vehicle systems, requires a special force or kinematic element to be included in multibody system algorithms. Using this approach, the authors address and solve geometric problems that are specific to railroad vehicle systems.
Autorentext
Ahmed A. Shabana, Khaled E. Zaazaa, Hiroyuki Sugiyama
Zusammenfassung
The methods of computational mechanics have been used extensively in modeling many physical systems. The use of multibody-system techniques, in particular, has been applied successfully in the study of various, fundamentally different applications. Railroad Vehicle Dynamics: A Computational Approach presents a computational multibody-system
Inhalt
Introduction. Dynamic Formulations. Rail and Wheel Geometry. Contact and Creep-Force Models. Multibody Contact Formulations. Implementation and Special Elements. Specialized Railroad Vehicle Formulations. Creepage Linearization. Appendices. References. Index.