Longitudinal train dynamics: an overview

Q Wu, M Spiryagin, C Cole - Vehicle System Dynamics, 2016 - Taylor & Francis
This paper discusses the evolution of longitudinal train dynamics (LTD) simulations, which
covers numerical solvers, vehicle connection systems, air brake systems, wagon dumper …

Rail vehicle crashworthiness based on collision energy management: an overview

T Zhu, S ** mechanisms
Q Wu, S Luo, T Qu, X Yang - Vehicle System Dynamics, 2017 - Taylor & Francis
This paper compared three types of draft gears with different dam** mechanisms: friction,
polymer and friction–polymer. Impact characteristics, frequency responses, in-train …

Long train simulation using a multibody code

N Bosso, N Zampieri - Vehicle System Dynamics, 2017 - Taylor & Francis
The work deals with the simulation of long trains in traction condition using a multibody
code. The proposed approach consists of the use of mixed models of detailed and simplified …