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Multi-body modelling of wagon trains for crashworthiness analysis

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posted on 2017-12-06, 00:00 authored by Yan SunYan Sun, Colin ColeColin Cole, Manicka Dhanasekar
Three-dimensional wagon train models have been developed for the crashworthiness analysis using multi-body dynamics approach. The contributions of the train size (number of wagon) to the frontal crash forces can be identified through the simulations. The effects of crash energy management (CEM) design and crash speed on train crashworthiness are examined. The CEM design can significantly improve the train crashworthiness and the consequential vehicle stability performance – reducing derailment risks.

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Category 4 - CRC Research Income

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1

End Page

6

Number of Pages

6

Start Date

2011-01-01

Location

Manchester, UK

Publisher

Manchester Metropolitan University

Place of Publication

Manchester, UK

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External Author Affiliations

Centre for Railway Engineering; Institute for Resource Industries and Sustainability (IRIS);

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Name of Conference

IAVSD Symposium

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    Multi-body modellingWagon trainsCrashworthiness analysisTransport Engineering

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