Structural design loading for A.P.T. prototype bodies (trailer car) (IM-STR-052)

1. INTRODUCTION There are two factors which influence the structural design of railway vehicles; i.e. strength and stiffness. 1.1. Strength The vehicle must be strong enough to meet any loading requirements which the specification nominates, e.g. U.I.C. Buffing Loads; and any service loading it may encounter during...