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Challenges in Rail Vehicle-Track Modeling and Simulation


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1 Centre for Transportation Systems, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, India
2 Mech. Engg. Dept., Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Mullana, India
3 Mech. Engg. Dept., Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, India
4 Mech. Engg. Dept., Aditya Institute of Technology and Management, Tekkali, India
 

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Rail vehicle-track modeling and simulations, in past many years is developed a long way from its origins as a research tool. This paper presents an overview of the current features and applications for components of rail vehicle-track dynamic modeling and few challenges which these applications find while doing the simulations. This paper discusses appropriate modeling choices for different applications and analyse the best practice for the optimum performance of suspension components, wheel-rail contact conditions and modeling inputs such as track geometry.

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Vehicle Dynamics, Modeling and Simulation, Rail Vehicle, Suspension Components, Track Models.
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Sunil Kumar Sharma
Centre for Transportation Systems, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, India
Rakesh Chandmal Sharma
Mech. Engg. Dept., Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Mullana, India
Anil Kumar
Mech. Engg. Dept., Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, India
Srihari Palli
Mech. Engg. Dept., Aditya Institute of Technology and Management, Tekkali, India

Abstract


Rail vehicle-track modeling and simulations, in past many years is developed a long way from its origins as a research tool. This paper presents an overview of the current features and applications for components of rail vehicle-track dynamic modeling and few challenges which these applications find while doing the simulations. This paper discusses appropriate modeling choices for different applications and analyse the best practice for the optimum performance of suspension components, wheel-rail contact conditions and modeling inputs such as track geometry.

Keywords


Vehicle Dynamics, Modeling and Simulation, Rail Vehicle, Suspension Components, Track Models.



DOI: https://doi.org/10.4273/ijvss.7.1.01