van Manen, P. (1984) The dynamic behaviour of rail vehicles operating at high speeds for manriding in British coal mines. PhD thesis, Thames Polytechnic.

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Abstract

The behaviour of trains used at high speeds for transporting men along mine railways is examined using a number of mathematical models. These models predict the responses of different rail vehicles to typical irregularities in the track, and are used to examine the guidance, the ride, and the likelihood of derailment of the main classes of manriding trains used in British coal mines. The outcome of the modelling compares favourably with the results of tests carried out on actual vehicles.

The investigation has shown that the safe speed at which trains may operate is ultimately restricted by the condition of the track, but changes in the design of the vehicles can lead to an improved performance. The use of conventional wheelsets, for example, can reduce flange wear significantly and so allows higher speeds to be reached. Guidelines for the design of vehicles intended for high speed use are included in this thesis.

Item Type:	Thesis (PhD)
Additional Information:	uk.bl.ethos.350793 In collaboration with the National Coal Board.
Uncontrolled Keywords:	mine railway safety, vehicles, engineering, safety measures, fires,
Subjects:	T Technology > TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
Pre-2014 Departments:	Thames Polytechnic Thames Polytechnic > School of Mechanical Engineering
Last Modified:	04 Jul 2017 15:51
URI:	http://gala.gre.ac.uk/id/eprint/8684

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