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Article | REF: D5520 V1

Railway rolling stock sizing

Authors: Pierre CHAPAS, Jean-Michel PETIT

Publication date: November 10, 2004

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2. Sizing criteria and drive architecture

2.1 Design constraints

Whatever the result of sizing to meet the traction program, the rolling stock will have to fit into a set of constraints specific to rail transport. The main constraints are mechanical and electrical, and are often the result of railway history.

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2.1.1 Mechanical stress

  • Adhesion (see [ D 5 501 , § 1.2])

    The very low friction at wheel-rail...

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