Geometric-based tyre vertical force estimation and stiffness parameterisation for automotive and unmanned vehicle applications

Advanced empirical, and physical-based tyre models have proven to be accurate for simulating tyre dynamics; however, these tyre models typically require expensive and intensive tyre parameterisation. Recent research into wheeled unmanned ground vehicles requiring vertical force analysis has shown good results using a simple linear spring model for the tyre which demonstrate the continued use for simple tyre models; however, parameterisation of the tyre still remains a challenge when load test equipment is not available. This paper presents a cost-effective tyre vertical stiffness parameterisation procedure using only measured tyre geometry and air pressure for applications where high-fidelity tyre models are unnecessary. Vertical forces calculated through an air volume optimisation approach are used to estimate tyre vertical stiffness. Nine tyres from the literature are compared to evaluate the performance of the vertical force estimation and stiffness parameterisation algorithms. Experimental results on a pair of ATV tyres are also presented.     

Adaptive control of the shifting process in automatic transmissions

This paper focuses on the way of keeping shift quality of automatic transmissions consistent in mass production and with mileage accumulation. We investigate the main factors influencing the consistency of shift quality. Test results show that the torque to pressure (T2P) and pressure to current (P2I) characteristics of shifting elements are easily affected. A simulation model of an 8-speed automatic transmission is established to simulate the dynamic process of clutch-to-clutch shift. Simulation results demonstrate that the change of T2P and P2I characteristics has a significant influence on shift quality. In order to compensate for the influences, we develop two adaptive control strategies, i.e., the adaptive control strategies for torque phase and inertia phase. They make use of the measured speed information and time information to evaluate shift quality. Then the control parameters are tuned to adapt to the change of T2P and P2I characteristics. Vehicle tests verify that the developed adaptive control strategies are effective to keep shift quality consistent in mass production and with mileage accumulation.     

北京公交集团信息化绩效评估研究

根据北京公交集团信息化工作需要,确定了信息化绩效评估工作目标,结合市级层面要求和企业自身特点明确评估要点,综合采用调研、访谈、文档检查、试点评估等方法,分别对信息系统和二级单位建立了测评指标体系。实践表明信息化绩效评估工作对提升公交企业信息化整体水平有明显推动作用。     

雷电对信号电缆的影响及防护

雷电流是大气中带电的云层相互间或对地间放电而形成的,对信号线路有着直接的危害。所以必须了解雷电雷击信号电缆时对其影响途径和故障现象,从而采用相应的防雷措施。     

高速铁路软土路基关键技术试验研究

探讨了在软土路基地段修建高速铁路的关键技术,包括软土地基基本特性、综合勘察模式及物理力学参数选取方法,软土地基处理施工工艺及质量检验方法,沉降估算分析方法及工后沉降控制效果,路基填料工程特性、改良方案、填筑压实工艺及动力特性,桥路过渡段填筑工艺及实际过渡效果等.详细介绍了代表性工点勘察、设计、施工及质量控制各环节试验的研究结论.为软土地区修建高速铁路的设计与施工提供参考.     

客运专线道岔动态轨距优化的仿真分析

介绍了德国BWG公司基于动态轨距优化方案设计的KGO道岔,针对客运专线18号动态轨距优化转辙器道岔建立了车辆/道岔动力学仿真模型,对车辆以250 km/h速度直逆向和80 km/h速度侧逆向通过时的舒适性、安全性进行了仿真分析,结果表明各项动力响应完全满足车辆舒适性、安全性通过要求.另外,对传统18号道岔和18号动态轨距优化道岔的动力响应进行了比较,发现在道岔转辙器部分设置轨距加宽可以提高运行舒适度,以及减少车轮,尖轨的磨耗,但会降低侧向过岔时的运行舒适性.     

客运专线超大断面隧道现场监测分析研究

石太客运专线南梁隧道喇叭口段,最大开挖跨度为23.3 m,高度为16.0 m,开挖面积为300 m2,属超大断面铁路隧道.结合南梁隧道喇叭口段工程,开展了系统、全面的监控量测,并根据实测数据,深入分析了支护压力、支护应力的规律及特征,及时将信息反馈给设计与施工,为隧道设计施工提供了技术支持.     

应用叉车限速报警装置强化装卸作业安全

介绍了叉车限速报警装置的组成部分、工作过程和主要特点,并以唐山站为应用试点,取得了有效卡控违章源头、实现节能减耗等成效。     

高速铁路路基强夯施工工艺性试验研究

高速铁路路基工后沉降控制是路基的关键技术。强夯对地基土的加固作用主要是压实土体．使土体局部液化,将空隙水从裂隙中排出使土体排水固结。通过强夯工艺试验,以及试验过程中对各项工艺性参数的数据统计,总结出合理的施工工艺参数,形成适合工程段地质条件的施工工艺。     

铁路接触网激光数字检测装置的研制

铁路接触网激光数字检测装置的研制成功,改变了以往接触网参数检测依赖梯车、绝缘测杆线坠、钢卷尺的人工步行测量方式,大大提高了接触网检测效率,减少了检测工作对铁路行车的影响。介绍接触网激光数字检测装置的检测原理、研究内容、关键技术、技术特征和技术参数。