APT E-train energy absorbing buffer (IM-SD-059)

Last updated on 29 August 2013 3:54
The energy absorbing buffer is required to protect the E-Train against minor collisions with conventional vehicles. The steering beam/body triaxial joint has been designed to withstand a 650 KN buffing load and therefore the impact force should be restricted to 600KN. The stroke of the buffer is 152mm. Assuming a...
Author(s): Hallsworth G.
Organisation(s): British Rail Research ;
1972
United Kingdom
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