Non-linear dynamic techniques v. equivalent conicity methods for rail vehicle stability assessment

Goodall, Roger M. and Iwnicki, Simon D. (2004) Non-linear dynamic techniques v. equivalent conicity methods for rail vehicle stability assessment. In: The Dynamics of Vehicles on Roads and on Tracks Supplement to Vehicle System Dynamics: proceedings of the 18th IAVSD Symposium held in Kanagawa, Japan, August 24-30, 2003, pp. 791-799. Presented at 18th IAVSD Symposium, 24th August 2003-30th August 2003, Kanagawa, Japan.

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Abstract

This paper is to record a special discussion meeting held on 26 th August 2003 during the 18th IAVSD Symposium in Atsugi, Kanagawa, Japan, with the particular objective of answering the question "Should we use the term Equivalent Conicity?". The subject is introduced, the subsequent discussion is documented, and some final conclusions and recommendations are given.