DYNAMICS ANALYSIS OF HIGH-SPEED RAILWAY VEHICLES EXCITED BY WIND LOADS

Abstract

Based on Kalker's linear theory and the heuristic nonlinear creep model, the nonlinear coupled differential equations of motion are derived for a vehicle model with 20 degrees of freedom, considering the lateral displacement and yaw angle of each wheelset, the lateral displacement, vertical displacement, roll angle and yaw angle of the bogie frame, and the car body moving on a curved track. The dynamic responses of a railway vehicle with wind loads acting laterally and vertically, and wind moments acting about the longitudinal axis of the car body are investigated. The analysis results indicate that the oscillation amplitude of the car body increases as the wind speed increases. Furthermore, the average amplitude of oscillation of the wheelset increases with the wind speed as well. It is concluded that the influence of wind loads on the dynamic stability of a vehicle cannot be ignored.