Vehicle Dynamics

Published:
October 30, 2000 by Narosa - 591 Pages
Author(s):
Rao V. Dukkipati, Fairfield University, Connecticut, USA

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ISBN 9780849309762
Cat# NA0976
 

Features

  • Provides a practical consolidation of essential information related to guided ground transportation
  • Presents fundamental theory, analytical techniques, and worked examples
  • Examines wheel-rail contact dynamics, rail vehicle dynamics, and lading dynamics
  • Addresses air-cushion vehicles, including their stability, control, and system performance
  • Explores magnetically levitated vehicles, including their suspension, propulsion, guidance, and ride quality

    • Summary

    Growing worldwide populations increasingly require faster, safer, and more efficient transportation systems. These needs have led to a renewed interest in high-speed guided ground transportation technology, inspired considerable research, and instigated the development of better analytical and experimental tools. A very significant body of knowledge currently exists, but has primarily remained scattered throughout the literature.

    Vehicle Dynamics consolidates information from a wide spectrum of sources in the area of guided ground transportation. Each chapter provides a concise, thorough statement of the fundamental theory, followed by illustrative worked examples and exercises. The author also includes a variety of unsolved problems designed to amplify and extend the theory and provide problem-solving experience.

    The subject of guided ground transportation is vast, but this book brings together the core topics, providing in-depth treatments of topics ranging from system classification, analysis, and response to lading dynamics and rail, air cushion, and maglev systems. In doing so, Vehicle Dynamics offers a singular opportunity for readers to build the solid background needed for solving practical vehicle dynamics problems or pursuing more advanced or specialized studies.

    Table of Contents

    VEHICLE SYSTEM CLASSIFICATION
    Vehicle System Classification
    Guided Ground Vehicle System
    Vehicle Support Classification
    Transportation Concepts
    Vehicle-Guideway System Classification
    DYNAMIC SYSTEM ANALYSIS AND RESPONSE
    Dynamic System Analysis and Response
    Dynamics System
    Single Degree-of-Freedom System
    Multidegree of Freedom System
    Random Vibrations
    Vehicle Dynamics Solution Techniques
    Dynamic System Response by Numerical Methods
    WHEEL-RAIL CONTACT MECHANICS
    Introduction
    Creep and Creep Forces
    Wheelset Dynamics and Guidance
    Wheel-Rail Adhesion
    Wear of Rail-Wheel Tribosystem
    RAIL VEHICLE DYNAMICS
    Introduction
    Track Characterization
    Rail Vehicle Component Modeling
    Vehicle Performance Criteria
    Wheelset Dynamics
    Truck Dynamics
    Vehicle Dynamics
    LADING DYNAMICS
    Introduction
    Analysis of Freight Car End Impacts
    Dynamics of Freight Car and Lading During Impact
    Dynamics of Freight Car and Freight Elements
    Glossary of Terms
    AIR-CUSHION VEHICLES
    Introduction
    Air-Cushion System Performance
    Resistance of Air-Cushion Vehicles
    Stability and Control
    Glossary of Terms
    MAGNETICALLY LEVITATED VEHICLES
    Introduction
    Magnetic Suspensions, Propulsion, and Guidance
    Magnetic Levitation
    Ride Quality
    Analytical Models
    Status of Maglev Systems
    Glossary of Terms
    APPENDICES
    Matrix Algebra
    Vector Algebra
    Fourier Series
    Laplace Transformation
    Conversion of Units

    Each chapter also includes a summary, references, and exercises.

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