Improving mechanical properties of the UIC test bench

Abstract

Abstract Brakes are one of the most important components of vehicles. This is due to their function of decelerating, regulating vehicle speed and keeping vehicles stationary. The correct function and reliability of this system is essential for safe operation and vehicles driving. In our case, we deal with the brakes of rail vehicles. As trainsets achieve higher weights and speeds, great emphasis is also placed on improving the friction components of brake systems, which must meet the strict parameters set by the International Union of Railways (UIC) and must be tested on specialized approved test benches, before being put into service. As the demands on the development of friction components increase, so do the demands on their testing. From this point of view, there is necessary constant improvement in the measuring lane of the brake bench. It is necessary to improve the measuring and control technology as well as the mechanical components. This paper deals with the study of mechanical components in terms of operational dynamics. The main idea of the work is to create a virtual model of the brake bench in order to simulate the operating states and determine the critical modes with a possible adverse impact on the course of measurement and control. During the measurement, the monitored parameter is an important simulated mass, which must meet a precisely determined tolerance for the success of the measurement.