The physics of wheel-rail stability

The physics of wheel-rail stability

This article discusses, at a simple level, the dynamics of the wheel-rail interface, which is fundamental to the stability of rail vehicles. The physics underlying this topic deserves to be better known by physicists and physics students, as it underpins such an important part of our technological i...

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Veröffentlicht in:Physics education 2018-05, Vol.53 (3), p.35026
1. Verfasser: Tan, B T G
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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College Science
Dynamic stability
Interface stability
Mechanics (Physics)
Motion
Physics
Science Instruction
Scientific Concepts
Scientific Principles
Secondary School Science
Transportation
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Zusammenfassung:This article discusses, at a simple level, the dynamics of the wheel-rail interface, which is fundamental to the stability of rail vehicles. The physics underlying this topic deserves to be better known by physicists and physics students, as it underpins such an important part of our technological infrastructure.
ISSN:0031-9120
1361-6552
DOI:10.1088/1361-6552/aab3ac