Parametric sizing study for the design of a lightweight composite railway axle
(2021)
Journal Article
Mistry, P. J., Johnson, M. S., Li, S., Bruni, S., & Bernasconi, A. (2021). Parametric sizing study for the design of a lightweight composite railway axle. Composite Structures, Article 113851. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2021.113851
The potential for lightweighting of railway axles was investigated to primarily reduce the unsprung mass of a rail vehicle. The reduction of unsprung mass equates to an overall lighter train which will help to reduce track damage, energy consumption... Read More about Parametric sizing study for the design of a lightweight composite railway axle.