Vehicle Design

Vehicle Side Bearings: Function, Performance and Maintenance (Part 1 of 2)

By Gary Wolf • April 04, 2005 Side Bearings serve as support elements on the truck bolster and are located to the side of the centerplate. The function of the side bearing is to support the underside of the car body bolster in the event the car leans to one side …

Engineering the Wheel/Rail Interface for Rail Transit

By Jeff Tuzik • July 2010 Wheel/rail interaction is complex, variable and difficult to manage—especially on rail transit systems where noise, vibration and ride quality present daily challenges. As a result, managing the wheel/rail interface requires constant attention and innovation. Speakers at Advanced Rail Management’s Rail Transit 2010 seminar on …

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