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Type of bind: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 625.2
EAN num: 9780849333217
ISBN number: 0849333210
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Page Count: 552
Printing Date: May 22, 2006
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Understanding the dynamics of railway vehicles, and indeed of the entire vehicle–track system, is critical to ensuring safe and economical operation of modern railways. As the challenges of higher speed and higher loads with very high levels of safety require ever more innovative engineering solutions, better understanding of the technical issues and use of new computer based tools is required. Encompassing the field from historical development to state-of-the-art modeling and simulation methods, Simon Iwnicki’s Handbook of Railway Vehicle Dynamics sets a new standard of authority and practicality in the study of railway vehicle dynamics.
Drawing on the experiences and research of leading international experts, this critical reference surveys the main areas of railway vehicle dynamics. Through mathematical analysis and practical examples, it builds a deep and functional understanding of the wheel–rail interface, suspension and suspension component design, simulation and testing of electrical and mechanical systems, interaction with surrounding infrastructure, and noise and vibration. In-depth discussions deconstruct the components of both vehicle and track systems, explain their contribution to dynamic behavior, and evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of various practical solutions. The book also considers the unique issues of railway tribology, gauging, and derailment.
Coverage of computer models, test procedures, roller rigs, and scale testing completes this essential handbook. Whether for the newcomer or the seasoned professional, the Handbook of Railway Vehicle Dynamics is an indispensable tool for modern railway vehicle design.
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This book is for engineers or scientists with the proper college-level education (or self-educated to that level). If you are looking for a advance technical book on this subject, then this book is perfect. This is NOT for hobbyists or people with a general interest in trains.
Its coverage is complete, however it misses some in-depth technical discussions, but as a beginning advanced engineering book on this subject it is perfect. The references (especially in the wheel-rail contact, vibration, and simulation chapters of the book) are extensive which can be used to extend ones understanding. The book is weak on connecting the chapters, something that might be expected from a book that has a different author for each chapter. However the complete coverage makes up for the minor shortcomings I have cited here.
This book could also serve as a general book on case studies in modern mechanics (i.e. system engineering).
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Drawing on experience from around the world this book presents the start of the art in analyzing the motion of railway cars. The analysis is conducted using what might be considered worst case conditions. For instance Australian practices are used for the heavy haul lines are used to transport bulk freight with extremely high axle loads. British experience is used where historic lines running through dense population centers have a very restriced loading gauge have required highly developed techniques to allow high-speed trains to operate.
The book is written by a series of contributors who are also from all around the world. Their individual chapters cover every aspect from Track, the wheel-rail contact, and modern advanced techniques such as active suspensions. The authors are professionals and this book is written at the professional level. Each chapter is further provided with a series of references to allow for further depth of study.
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