This paper presents a method for the experimental measurement of the lateral wheel-rail
contact force based on Artificial Neural Networks (ANN). It is intended to demonstrate how …

In the field of railroad dynamics, multibody models used for on-board state observation,
parameter identification and track geometry measurement must ensure a high computational …

Chassis dynamometers are one of the main test benches applied to vehicle development
and homologation, however, vehicle experiments and simulations present associated …

Abstract In this paper, a 1: 10 scaled dynamometric wheelset is presented. It has been
equipped with two different technologies: strain gauges and distance lasers. The first one is …

Abstract xComputational representation of real-world systems plays an important role in
vehicle analysis. Aiming to improve mobility systems, this article presents the development …

A Lunar crewed vehicle (LCV) is an indispensable detection tool that can not only transport
astronauts a long distance from the Lunar module but also ensure their safety when moving …

The aim of this work is the development of a model-based methodology for the estimation of
lateral track irregularities from measurements from different sensors mounted on an in …

This paper presents the design, construction and experimental validation of a scaled railway
vehicle for the automated and quick survey of the geometry of an experimental scaled track …

Wheel-rail contact forces affect the safety, stability, economy and smooth running of the
railway system. Measuring these forces and their positions remains a challenge due to the …

This study addresses the Hyperloop characterized by a capsule-type vehicle,
superconducting electrodynamic suspension (SC-EDS) levitation, and driving in a near …