The conflict between stability and curving has been well documented since the dawn of the railways. Advances in computer technology and deeper understanding of the complex mechanics of the wheel-rail interface have led to the study of innovative designs. This thesis outlines the need for steering systems for railway applications. A number of innovative passive solutions have been proposed to reduce the conflict between stability and curving. Comparisons of some of these solutions show that significant benefits can be obtained by using uncommon configurations.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:bl.uk/oai:ethos.bl.uk:286047 |
| Date | January 1998 |
| Creators | Powell, Andrew |
| Publisher | Loughborough University |
| Source Sets | Ethos UK |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Electronic Thesis or Dissertation |
| Source | https://dspace.lboro.ac.uk/2134/27142 |
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