The influence of wheelset flexibility on polygonal wear of locomotive wheels

This paper reports on fundamental research to investigate the influence of wheelset flexibility on the development of wheel polygonization of a locomotive. After preparing a flexible wheelset model by importing a FE (Finite Element) model into the MBS (Multi-Body System) environment, the investigation work proceeded in 3 steps. Firstly, FRF (Frequency Response Function) of the contact responses against the track irregularity is analysed for a...