This paper presents an in-depth analysis of steering and guidance problems of independently rotating wheels (IRWs) in railway vehicles and provides an engineering insight into the possibilities for passive and/or semi-active control possibilities that do not require expensive full-active systems. The theoretical development is then supported in the study by carrying out a comprehensive performance evaluation in comparison with a full active control. The study demonstrates that the independently rotating wheelset may be effectively controlled via semi-active approaches to provide the wheelsets with the necessary steering on curves and self-centring ability on a straight track with irregularities with performance comparable with full active systems.


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    Title :

    Semi-active control of independently rotating wheels in railway vehicles


    Additional title:

    VEHICLE SYSTEM DYNAMICS
    T. X. MEI ET AL.


    Contributors:
    Mei, T. X. (author) / Li, H. (author) / Zaeim, A. (author) / Dai, H. Y. (author)

    Published in:

    Vehicle System Dynamics ; 62 , 10 ; 2686-2702


    Publication date :

    2024-10-02


    Size :

    17 pages




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English







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