Topics: Automobiles , Control systems , Corporate average fuel economy , Fuel efficiency , Control equipment , Air flow , Energy conservation , Energy storage , Engines , Exhaust gas recirculation

Stability and Curving Mechanics of Rail Vehicles

C. E. Bell, D. Horak, J. K. Hedrick

J. Dyn. Sys., Meas., Control. September 1981, 103(3): 181–190. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3140628

Abstract

View articletitled, Stability and Curving Mechanics of Rail Vehicles

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Topics: Rail vehicles , Stability , Flanges , Trucks , Stiffness , Shear (Mechanics) , Wheelsets , Degrees of freedom , Damping , Resonance

A Comparison of the Stability and Curving Performance of Radial and Conventional Rail Vehicle Trucks

D. Horak, C. E. Bell, J. K. Hedrick

J. Dyn. Sys., Meas., Control. September 1981, 103(3): 191–200. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3140629

Abstract

View articletitled, A Comparison of the Stability and Curving Performance of Radial and Conventional Rail Vehicle Trucks

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Topics: Rail vehicles , Stability , Trucks , Stiffness , Shear (Mechanics) , Flanges , Wheelsets , Negotiation , Steady state , Wear

Experimental Investigation of Freight Car Lateral Dynamics

R. H. Fries, N. K. Cooperrider, E. H. Law

J. Dyn. Sys., Meas., Control. September 1981, 103(3): 201–210. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3140630

Abstract

View articletitled, Experimental Investigation of Freight Car Lateral Dynamics

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Topics: Dynamics (Mechanics) , Freight cars , Damping , Stability , Vehicles , Nonlinear systems , Vibration

Influence of Wheel/Rail Contact Geometry on Large Amplitude Wheelset Equations of Motion

T. D. Burton

J. Dyn. Sys., Meas., Control. September 1981, 103(3): 211–218. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3140631

Abstract

View articletitled, Influence of Wheel/Rail Contact Geometry on Large Amplitude Wheelset Equations of Motion

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Topics: Equations of motion , Geometry , Rails , Wheels , Wheelsets , Creep , Flanges , Dynamic models , Nonlinear equations , Stability

Evaluation of Time-Duration Dependent Wheel Load Criteria for Wheelclimb Derailment

L. M. Sweet, A. Karmel

J. Dyn. Sys., Meas., Control. September 1981, 103(3): 219–227. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3140632

Abstract

View articletitled, Evaluation of Time-Duration Dependent Wheel Load Criteria for Wheelclimb Derailment

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Topics: Stress , Wheels , Rails , Safety , Steady state , Wheelsets

Optimum Vehicle Suspensions Minimizing RMS Rattlespace, Sprung-Mass Acceleration and Jerk

D. Hrovat, M. Hubbard

J. Dyn. Sys., Meas., Control. September 1981, 103(3): 228–236. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3140633

Abstract

View articletitled, Optimum Vehicle Suspensions Minimizing RMS Rattlespace, Sprung-Mass Acceleration and Jerk

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Topics: Dampers , Damping , Design , Frequency response , Shock isolation , Springs , Suspension systems , Vehicles

Guideway-Suspension Tradeoffs in Rail Vehicle Systems

R. C. White, Jr., N. K. Cooperrider

J. Dyn. Sys., Meas., Control. September 1981, 103(3): 237–244. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3140634

Abstract

View articletitled, Guideway-Suspension Tradeoffs in Rail Vehicle Systems

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Topics: Maintenance , Rail vehicles , Rails , Tradeoffs , Uncertainty , Vehicles

Nonstationary Response of Vehicles on Rough Ground—A State Space Approach

J. K. Hammond, R. F. Harrison

J. Dyn. Sys., Meas., Control. September 1981, 103(3): 245–250. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3140635

Abstract

View articletitled, Nonstationary Response of Vehicles on Rough Ground—A State Space Approach

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Topics: Surface roughness , Vehicles , Computation , Excitation , Filters , Linear systems

Modeling and Dynamic Response of Maglev Vehicles Subjected to Crosswind Gusts

D. P. Garg, T. M. Barrows

J. Dyn. Sys., Meas., Control. September 1981, 103(3): 251–258. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3140636

Abstract

View articletitled, Modeling and Dynamic Response of Maglev Vehicles Subjected to Crosswind Gusts

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Topics: Dynamic response , Magnetic levitation , Modeling , Vehicles , Yaw , Computer simulation , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Wind

Longitudinal Instability in Braked Landing Gear

R. R. Allen, R. C. O’Massey

J. Dyn. Sys., Meas., Control. September 1981, 103(3): 259–265. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3140637

Abstract

View articletitled, Longitudinal Instability in Braked Landing Gear

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Topics: Gears , Design , Friction , Oscillations , Tires , Aircraft , Analytical methods , Braking , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Elasticity

Additional Technical Papers

A Discrete-Time Adaptive Filter for Stochastic Distributed Parameter Systems

K. Watanabe, T. Yoshimura, T. Soeda

J. Dyn. Sys., Meas., Control. September 1981, 103(3): 266–278. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3140638

Abstract

View articletitled, A Discrete-Time Adaptive Filter for Stochastic Distributed Parameter Systems

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Topics: Distributed parameter systems , Filters , Eigenfunctions , Innovation , Measurement systems , Neutron flux , Nuclear reactors , Partial differential equations , Probability , Simulation

Stable Linear Systems Simplification Via Pade´ Approximations to Hurwitz Polynomials

Y. Bistritz, U. Shaked

J. Dyn. Sys., Meas., Control. September 1981, 103(3): 279–284. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3140639

Abstract

View articletitled, Stable Linear Systems Simplification Via Pade´ Approximations to Hurwitz Polynomials

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Topics: Approximation , Linear systems , Polynomials , Design , Eigenvalues , Simulation , Steady state , Time-invariant systems , Transients (Dynamics)

Model Following Control of Gas Turbine Engines

R. V. Monopoli

J. Dyn. Sys., Meas., Control. September 1981, 103(3): 285–289. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3140640

Abstract

View articletitled, Model Following Control of Gas Turbine Engines

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Topics: Gas turbines , Engines , Control systems , Computer simulation , Control algorithms , Control theory , Design , Engine design , Exhaust systems , Flow (Dynamics)