Thermal stress analysis of HST powercar disc brakes using a bersafe 3D finite element model (TM-EST-047)

Last updated on 29 April 2013 12:36
The Bersafe finite element program has been used to calculate the stresses in the Girling brake discs fitted to the wheels of HST power cars as part of an investigation into the cracks which develop at the fitted bolt holes in service. A 3D model of the wheel has been...
Author(s): Hewitt G G
Organisation(s): British Rail Research ;
1988
United Kingdom
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