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Simple Method for Analyzing Contact between Wheelset Members and Track Structures Using MBD

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: In this study, we have constructed an efficient contact model between wheelset members and track structures to express contact phenomenon between them during a large-scale earthquake. In this model, contact detection points are set on the multi body vehicle model and the contact surfaces are defined on the track structures modeled by FEM. The contact force between them is calculated by the penalty method. In addition, we have incorporated the model into the numerical analysis program DIASTARS III that is able to simulate the railway vehicle behavior before and after derailment, and we have performed trial calculations using this program.

Source: Quarterly Report of RTRI

DOI: 10.2219/rtriqr.59.1_57

Authors: Keiichi GOTO, Masamichi SOGABE, Makoto TANABE, Tsutomu WATANABE, Munemasa TOKUNAGA

Institution: Kanagawa Institute of Technology

Language: English

Topic: Railway Engineering and Dynamics

Subfield: Mechanical Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2788099710

FWCI: 0.318

Cites: 4

Cited by: 6

Related to: 10