Experimental Investigation of Freight Car Lateral Dynamics

1981 ◽  
Vol 103 (3) ◽  
pp. 201-210 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. H. Fries ◽  
N. K. Cooperrider ◽  
E. H. Law
Keyword(s):  
Vibration Mode ◽  
Damping Ratio ◽  
Field Tests ◽  
Hunting Behavior ◽  
Lateral Dynamics ◽  
Stability Measure ◽  
Freight Car ◽  
Vehicle Test ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Nonlinear Nature

Field tests and accompanying data analysis to characterize the stable and hunting behavior of freight cars are discussed. These tests confirmed the fundamentally nonlinear nature of the conventional freight car. The hunting performance of an open hopper car is described by speed ranges in which intermittent hunting occurs. At speeds above the intermittent hunting speed ranges, hunting always occurs, and at speeds below these ranges, hunting does not occur. Results of evaluating the stability of the freight car in terms of the natural frequency and damping ratio of the least-damped vibration mode are presented. Anomalies in these results indicate that the damping ratio may not be an adequate stability measure for this nonlinear system. Root-mean-square values of significant vehicle motions are presented for the entire range of vehicle test speeds.

Roll Dynamics Unit (RDU) Truck Hunting Demonstration

1984 ◽  
Vol 106 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-15
Author(s):  
S. K. Punwani ◽  
A. V. Arslan
Keyword(s):  
Test Program ◽  
Test Track ◽  
Lateral Dynamics ◽  
Freight Car ◽  
The Stability

The paper describes a test program conducted in order to demonstrate the capabilities of a Roll Dynamics Unit built at the Transportation Test Center, Pueblo, Colorado. A detailed description of the test program, the RDU and Test Track results, and correlation with a 25 deg-of-freedom analytical truck hunting model is provided. The stability characteristics of conventional 89-ft (27.1-m) lateral flat car, which was borrowed from TOFC service and was equipped with convention three-piece freight car trucks, were defined. During the test the car was equipped with two different sets of wheel profiles, one of which was service-worn. It clearly demonstrated the usefulness of the Roll Dynamics Unit for lateral dynamics testing.

Stability of Ring-Type MEMS Gyroscopes Subjected to Stochastic Angular Speed Fluctuation

2017 ◽  
Vol 139 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Samuel F. Asokanthan ◽  
Soroush Arghavan ◽  
Mohamed Bognash
Keyword(s):  
Angular Velocity ◽  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Microelectromechanical Systems ◽  
Damping Ratio ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
System Stability ◽  
System Response ◽  
Ring Type ◽  
Mems Gyroscopes ◽  
The Stability

Effect of stochastic fluctuations in angular velocity on the stability of two degrees-of-freedom ring-type microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) gyroscopes is investigated. The governing stochastic differential equations (SDEs) are discretized using the higher-order Milstein scheme in order to numerically predict the system response assuming the fluctuations to be white noise. Simulations via Euler scheme as well as a measure of largest Lyapunov exponents (LLEs) are employed for validation purposes due to lack of similar analytical or experimental data. The response of the gyroscope under different noise fluctuation magnitudes has been computed to ascertain the stability behavior of the system. External noise that affect the gyroscope dynamic behavior typically results from environment factors and the nature of the system operation can be exerted on the system at any frequency range depending on the source. Hence, a parametric study is performed to assess the noise intensity stability threshold for a number of damping ratio values. The stability investigation predicts the form of threshold fluctuation intensity dependence on damping ratio. Under typical gyroscope operating conditions, nominal input angular velocity magnitude and mass mismatch appear to have minimal influence on system stability.

Effect of guy cable constraint on structural damping of open lattice antenna towers

1980 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 614-620
Author(s):  
J. S. Kennedy ◽  
D. J. Wilson ◽  
P. F. Adams ◽  
M. Perlynn
Keyword(s):  
Natural Frequencies ◽  
Damping Ratio ◽  
Field Tests ◽  
Full Scale ◽  
Structural Damping ◽  
Scale Field ◽  
Modes Of Vibration

This paper presents the results of full-scale field tests on two steel guyed latticed towers. The towers were approximately 83 m in height, were guyed at three levels, and were of bolted angle construction. The observed results consist of the natural frequencies of the first two modes of vibration as well as the damping ratio for the first mode. The observed results are compared with analytical predictions and observations made concerning the contributions of structural and cable action to the damping ratio.

scholarly journals Stability of Wheat Genotypes by AMMI and Yield Evaluated under Peninsular Zone of India

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ajay Verma ◽  
G.P. Singh
Keyword(s):  
Weighted Average ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Efficient Estimation ◽  
High Yield ◽  
First Year ◽  
Wheat Genotypes ◽  
Stability Measure ◽  
Linear Behaviour ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Selection Of

Background: Efficient estimation of main and interaction effects under multi environment trials had been carried out by AMMI. Studies with low proportion of the variance explained by first interaction principal component IPCA1 under AMMI analysis had been reported biased interpretation for the stability of the genotypes.Methods: Weighted Average of Absolute scores (WAASB), quantitative stability measure had been recommended for selection of productive genotypes with broad adaptation. The selection of promising genotypes had been assisted by use of superiority index (WAASBY) that considered simultaneous use of yield and stability by allowing variable weighting mechanism for yield and stability.Result: Wheat GW509 and HI1633 genotypes had been identified by stability measure WAASB for the first year. While Superiority index considered stability and high yield settled for HI1633 and Raj4083 genotypes. Analytic measures of adaptability PRVG and MHPRVG observed suitability of HI1633 and Raj 4083. SI expressed positive linear behaviour with yield, MHPRVG and PRVG measures. While stability measure WAASB maintained moderate negative correlation with yield, SI, MHPRVG and PRVG. Wheat genotypes HI1633, HI1641 and HI1646 identified by stability measure for the next year of study. Superiority index selected HI1641, HI1633 and MACS6752 genotypes. SI expressed direct linear relation with yield, MHPRVG and PRVG. Stability measure exhibited indirect relationships with SI, MHPRVG, PRVG and yield Wheat genotypes HI1633, Raj 4083 for first year and HI1641, MACS6752 for the second year of study.

scholarly journals NECESSITY TO IMPROVE THE MATHEMATICAL MODEL OF FREIGHT CARS TO STUDY CASES OF ITS DERAILMENTS

2020 ◽  
pp. 442-451
Author(s):  
А.V. Batig ◽  
A. Ya. Kuzyshyn
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Model ◽  
Mathematical Models ◽  
Computer Experiment ◽  
Rolling Stock ◽  
Software Systems ◽  
Freight Car ◽  
The Stability ◽  
The Many ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Mathematical Model

One of the most important problems that pose a serious threat to the functioning of railways is the problem of freight cars derailment. However, according to statistics, the number of cases of the derailments of freight cars in trains annually grows. Тo prevent such cases, the necessary preventive measures are developed, and to study the causes of their occurrence, a significant number of mathematical models, programs and software systems created by leading domestic and foreign scientists. Studies of such mathematical models by the authors of this work have led to the conclusion that they are not sufficiently detailed to the extent that it is necessary for analyze the reasons of its derailment. At the same time, an analysis of the causes of the rolling stock derailments on the railways of Ukraine over the past five years showed that in about 20 % of cases they are obvious, and in 7 % of cases they are not obvious and implicitly expressed. The study of such cases of rolling stock derailment during an official investigation by the railway and during forensic railway transport expertises requires the use of an improved mathematical model of a freight car, which would allow a quantitative assessment of the impact of its parameters and rail track on the conditions of railway accidents. Therefore, taking into account the main reasons that caused the occurrence of such railroad accidents over the last five years on the railways of Ukraine, the article selected the main directions for improving the mathematical model of a freight car, allowing to cover all the many factors (explicit and hidden) and identify the most significant ones regarding the circumstances of the derailment rolling stock off the track, established on the basis of a computer experiment. It is proposed in the mathematical model of a freight car to take into account the guiding force, the value of which is one of the main indicators of the stability of the rolling stock. The authors of the article noted that not taking into account the influence of the guiding forces on the dynamics of the freight car can lead to an erroneous determination of the reasons for the rolling stock derailment or even to the impossibility of establishing them.

Solution of third-order Emden–Fowler-type equations using wavelet methods

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Arshad Khan ◽  
Mo Faheem ◽  
Akmal Raza
Keyword(s):  
Nuclear Reactions ◽  
Approximate Solutions ◽  
Algebraic Equations ◽  
Third Order ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Resolution Level ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Comparison Of The Results ◽  
Wavelet Methods ◽  
Nonlinear Nature

Purpose The numerical solution of third-order boundary value problems (BVPs) has a great importance because of their applications in fluid dynamics, aerodynamics, astrophysics, nuclear reactions, rocket science etc. The purpose of this paper is to develop two computational methods based on Hermite wavelet and Bernoulli wavelet for the solution of third-order initial/BVPs. Design/methodology/approach Because of the presence of singularity and the strong nonlinear nature, most of third-order BVPs do not occupy exact solution. Therefore, numerical techniques play an important role for the solution of such type of third-order BVPs. The proposed methods convert third-order BVPs into a system of algebraic equations, and on solving them, approximate solution is obtained. Finally, the numerical simulation has been done to validate the reliability and accuracy of developed methods. Findings This paper discussed the solution of linear, nonlinear, nonlinear singular (Emden–Fowler type) and self-adjoint singularly perturbed singular (generalized Emden–Fowler type) third-order BVPs using wavelets. A comparison of the results of proposed methods with the results of existing methods has been given. The proposed methods give the accuracy up to 19 decimal places as the resolution level is increased. Originality/value This paper is one of the first in the literature that investigates the solution of third-order Emden–Fowler-type equations using Bernoulli and Hermite wavelets. This paper also discusses the error bounds of the proposed methods for the stability of approximate solutions.

Stability Analysis of Chatter System on Ultrasonic Honing

2013 ◽  
Vol 712-715 ◽  
pp. 1241-1247
Author(s):  
Yun Peng Shao ◽  
Xi Jing Zhu ◽  
Meng Liu ◽  
Zhen Liu
Keyword(s):  
Combustion Engine ◽  
Damping Ratio ◽  
Stability Limit ◽  
Cylinder Liner ◽  
Spindle Speed ◽  
Machining System ◽  
Motion Speed ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Stiffness And Damping

The chatter caused by the inner factors of the machining system in the ultrasonic honing process would seriously affect the surface quality of combustion engine. A dynamical model of ultrasonic honing chatter system was established, which involved with ultrasonic honing mechanism and dynamic honing depth, the relationship between the limit honing width and honing speed was deduced based on the theory of regenerative chatter; the simulation was carried out to obtain the effect of different parameters including stiffness coefficient, damping ratio, spindle speed and reciprocation motion speed on the stability limit curve of the chatter system. It can be concluded that the ultrasonic honing chatter system have better stability with low spindle speed, high stiffness and damping ratio, which providing foundation to eliminate ultrasonic honing system chatter in the precision machining of cylinder liner.

The Influence of Truck Hunting Severity on Freight Car Structures

1980 ◽  
Vol 102 (4) ◽  
pp. 322-326
Author(s):  
M. F. Hengel ◽  
C. Montgomery ◽  
R. H. Billingsley
Keyword(s):  
Linear Instability ◽  
State University ◽  
Arizona State University ◽  
Hunting Behavior ◽  
Lateral Instability ◽  
Railroad Industry ◽  
Field Investigations ◽  
Research Organizations ◽  
Parametric Studies ◽  
Freight Car

In recent years much effort has been expended within the industry on investigating the causes of truck lateral instability or hunting. To determine the cause of this phenomenon various research organizations, among them the Association of American Railroads and Arizona State University have performed comprehensive tests to validate mathematical models which can be used to conduct parametric studies. These models allow for investigating various means for alleviating the non-linear instability problem. In addition, much effort has been expended by a number of private companies to develop freight car trucks with superior hunting performance. It is now well understood by the railroad industry that, given the current state-of-the-art in freight car truck design, some truck hunting behavior is unavoidable. Less attention, however, has been directed toward determination of what amount of truck hunting, if any, is acceptable. This paper describes the results of two field investigations in which truck hunting instability led to either excessive wear or structural degradation. Various means readily available to the industry were then investigated as to their effectiveness in controlling hunting. Results are presented showing that the particular problems encountered were avoided by control of the hunting phenomenon rather than its complete elimination.

scholarly journals Comparison of Methods Analyzing Bifurcation and Hunting of Complex Rail Vehicle Models

2012 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Oldrich Polach ◽  
Ingo Kaiser
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Design ◽  
Path Following ◽  
Time Interval ◽  
Hunting Behavior ◽  
Direct Computation ◽  
Detailed Model ◽  
Brute Force Method ◽  
Railway Passenger ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Comparison Of The Results

The stability assessment is an important task in the mechanical design of railway vehicles. For a detailed model of a railway passenger coach, the hunting behavior depending on the running speed, on wheel-rail contact conditions, and on different model configurations is analyzed using two different methods: The path-following method based on a direct computation of limit cycles enables an automatic computation. However, due to the direct computation, which exploits the periodicity of the solution, this method is restricted to strictly periodic behavior. In the brute-force method, an initial disturbance limited to a certain time interval is applied to the model. This method allows the analysis of the behavior independently from the type of the solution, but requires manual intervention. The comparison of the results obtained with both methods shows a good agreement and thereby the reliability of the results and the methods.

scholarly journals Continuous low-maintenance CO<sub>2</sub>/CH<sub>4</sub>/H<sub>2</sub>O measurements at the Zotino Tall Tower Observatory (ZOTTO) in Central Siberia

2010 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 1113-1128 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Winderlich ◽  
H. Chen ◽  
C. Gerbig ◽  
T. Seifert ◽  
O. Kolle ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Vapor ◽  
Accurate Determination ◽  
Field Tests ◽  
Central Siberia ◽  
Mixing Ratios ◽  
Air Sample ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Co2 ◽  
Tall Tower

Abstract. To monitor the continental carbon cycle, a fully automated low maintenance measurement system is installed at the Zotino Tall Tower Observatory in Central Siberia (ZOTTO, 60°48' N, 89°21' E) since April 2009. A cavity ring-down spectroscopy (CRDS) analyzer continuously measures carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4) from six heights up to 301 m a.g.l. Buffer volumes in each air line remove short term CO2 and CH4 mixing ratio fluctuations associated with turbulence, and allow continuous, near-concurrent measurements from all tower levels. Instead of drying the air sample, the simultaneously measured water vapor is used to correct the dilution and pressure-broadening effects for the accurate determination of dry air CO2 and CH4 mixing ratios. The stability of the water vapor correction was demonstrated by repeated laboratory and field tests. The effect of molecular adsorption in the wet air lines was shown to be negligible. The low consumption of four calibration tanks that need recalibration only on decadal timescale further reduces maintenance. The measurement precision (accuracy) of 0.04 ppm (0.09 ppm) for CO2 and 0.3 ppb (1.5 ppb) for CH4 is compliant with the WMO recommendations. The data collected so far (until April 2010) reveals a seasonal cycle amplitude for CO2 of 30.4 ppm at the 301 m level.

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