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.
Semi-active control of independently rotating wheels in railway vehicles
VEHICLE SYSTEM DYNAMICS
T. X. MEI ET AL.
Vehicle System Dynamics ; 62 , 10 ; 2686-2702
2024-10-02
17 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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