Tangential problem solution for non-elliptical contact areas with the FastSim algorithm

This article deals with the application of the FastSim algorithm to the solution of the tangential contact problem for non-elliptical contact areas. At first, the causes creating problems for the solution of non-hertzian contact areas with this algorithm shall be analyzed. Then, different currently existing methods shall be studied, analyzing their accuracy characteristics and computational cost to determine whether or not they are appropriate to use in dynamic simulations. Finally, a new strategy shall be proposed that, in the opinion of the authors, offers good characteristics of precision and computational cost.     

Design of an optimised wheel profile for rail vehicles operating on two-track gauges

This article sets out an optimum synthesis methodology for wheel profiles of railway vehicles in order to secure good dynamic behaviour with different track configurations. Specifically, the optimisation process has been applied to the case of rail wheelsets mounted on double-gauge bogies that move over two different gauges, which also have different types of rail: the Iberian gauge (1668 mm) and the International Union of Railways (UIC) gauge (1435 mm). Optimisation is performed using Genetic Algorithms and traditional optimisation methods in a complementary way. The objective function used is based on an ideal equivalent conicity curve which ensures good stability on straight sections and also proper negotiation of curves. To this end, the curve is constructed in such a way that it is constant with a low value for small lateral wheelset displacements (with regard to stability), and increases as the displacements increase (to facilitate negotiation of curved sections). Using this kind of ideal conicity curve also enables a wheel profile to be secured where the contact points have a larger distribution over the active contact areas, making wear more homogeneous and reducing stresses. The result is a wheel profile with a conicity that is closer to the target conicity for both gauges studied, producing better curve negotiation while maintaining good stability on straight sections of track. The article shows the resultant wheel profile, the contact curves it produces, and a number of dynamic analyses demonstrating better dynamic behaviour of the synthesised wheel on curved sections with respect to the original wheel.     

Estimation of wheel–rail friction for vehicle certification

In certification of new rail vehicles with respect to running characteristics, a wide variety of operating conditions needs to be considered. However, in associated test runs the wheel–rail friction condition is difficult to handle because the friction coefficient needs to be fairly high and the friction is also generally hard to assess. This is an issue that has been studied in the European project DynoTRAIN and part of the results is presented in this paper. More specifically, an algorithm for estimating the wheel–rail friction coefficient at vehicle certification tests is proposed. Owing to lack of some measurement results, the algorithm here is evaluated in a simulation environment which is also an important step towards practical implementation. A quality measure of the friction estimate is suggested in terms of estimated wheel–rail spin and total creep. It is concluded that, tentatively, the total creep should exceed 0.006 and the spin should be less than 1.0 m^?1 for the algorithm to give a good friction estimate. Sensitivity analysis is carried out to imitate measurement errors, but should be expanded in further work.     

一种通用的轮轨两点弹性接触的计算方法

介绍了一种通过查三维弹性模型数表来求解轮轨接触问题的方法,该方法可以考虑两点接触对车辆运行性能的影响,包括轮对冲角的影响。通过算例,对比分析了三维两点接触模型和二维模型对磨耗数和脱轨系数的影响情况,并对求解轮轨接触问题的查表法和在线计算法的优缺点进行了研究。     

莞惠城际自动化流水线预制管片技术

莞惠城际GZH-6标段管片厂预制项目，采用国内先进的自动化流水线生产，生产效率高，模具的利用率较传统的固定式也大为提高，成本相对减少。但是自动化流水线对相关设备、各工位操作人员要求较高，任何一个环节出现问题，都可能导致整个流水线的停止，从而影响生产。结合了莞惠城际轨道项目GZH-6标预制管片的生产实例，总结了生产过程中技术与经验，供广大同行参考。     

减速顶在大坡度线路上应用展望

分析调车系统中减速顶的特性,根据"减速顶做功是通过内部速度阀板的开闭来实现,调整速度阀板开量及更换速度阀板的支撑弹簧,可以调整减速顶的临界速度"的原理,提出在装车点前后或在轨道衡前后的大坡度线路上,安装减速顶辅助列车制动,以减少土建工程的设想。通过举例分析,得出减速顶能够在站内坡度较大、需要辅助制动的线路上使用的结论。     

武广客运专线隧道光面爆破施工技术

通过武广客运专线软弱围岩浅埋隧道的施工,总结了施工方法及施工经验,探讨了有关大断面围岩隧道光面爆破技术。     

A railway vehicle multibody model for real-time applications

Hardware in the loop (HIL) techniques are widely used for fast prototyping of control systems, electronic and mechatronic devices. In the railway field, several mechatronic on board subsystems are often tested and calibrated following the HIL approach. The accuracy of HIL tests depends on how the simulated virtual environment approximates the physical conditions. As the computational power available on real-time hardware grows, the demand for more complex and realistic models of railway vehicles for real-time application increases. In past research activities, the authors worked on the implementation of simplified real-time models for several applications and in particular for an HIL test rig devoted to the type approval of wheel slide protection systems. The activity has then been focused on the development of a three-dimensional model of the dynamics of a railway vehicle for more complex applications. The paper summarises the features and the results of the study.     

接触网吊弦自动化生产线研究

吊弦是铁路接触网设备重要零部件,其主要作用是控制接触线高度,保证弓网关系安全和良好的受流质量,是控制接触线与机车受电弓接触稳定性关键结构。其多采用人工预配方式,无法对吊弦预配参数做到标准化,预配精度无法得到有效保障。本文结合铁路接触网施工现状,介绍一种接触网吊弦自动化生产线,通过伺服电机、光线传感器、PLC控制器等机构研制及优化,实现对接触网吊弦自动化预制,可量化预制参数,精准控制吊弦预配质量,显著提高吊弦预制工效,达到自动化、智能化预配管理目标,彻底替代传统人工吊弦预配模式,助力铁路智能化建设,具有重大意义。