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Experimental Characterization and Modelling of a Side Buffer for Freight Trains

Last updated on 29 August 2014 4:49

A detailed investigation performed by European Rail Research Institute (ERRI) relevant to the safe running of heavy freight trains revealed how levels of buffer forces exceeding 240 kN can deeply reduce the safety margins of a train-set. Even if the analysis pointed out the role played by buffers in affecting...

Author(s): Cheli F;Melzi S

Organisation(s): Mechanical Engineering Department, Politecnico di Milano, Milano, Italy ;

2010

Italy

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