Handbook of Railway Vehicle Dynamics

With authoritative coverage, the Handbook of Railway Vehicle Dynamics provides a detailed overview of all the major issues influencing railway vehicle dynamics. Beginning with a chapter on the history of railway vehicles, the book explores the anatomy of rail vehicle suspension, railway tribology, derailment, dynamic behavior, noise, and vibration. It also covers practical, state-of-the-art issues in computer modeling, field-testing, instrumentation, and best practices. Discussions on modeling and testing complete the comprehensive coverage. The contributors, all leaders in their respective areas, supply references for more in-depth theoretical information.