Carbody-side Strengthening Effects of an Inner Sub-frame Ring Structure

Last updated on 04 January 2013 5:40
When a railway vehicle overturns in an accident, the carbody cross section is likely to take on a parallelogram shape as a result of side impact, and the survival space for passengers and crew is reduced as a result. To secure the survival space available, an innerring structure can be...
Author(s): Tomohiro OKINO;Yasushi UJITA
2010
Japan
Log in or register to continue
Register for free individual access
  • Unlock research, articles and more
  • Get updates on RSSB’s activities