Many complex systems require that computational models of different nature are used for
their sub-systems. The evaluation of the dynamics of each one of these models requires the …

Experimental results are presented for a single-degree-of-freedom horizontally excited
pendulum that is allowed to impact with a rigid stop at a fixed angle θ to the vertical. By …

The limitation on the top velocity of high-speed trains concerns the ability to supply the
proper amount of energy required to run the engines through the catenary-pantograph …

In this paper, a nonlinear dynamic model of a quarter vehicle with nonlinear spring and
damping is established. The dynamic characteristics of the vehicle system with external …

It is well known that chaos phenomenon is harmful for a nonlinear mechanical vibration
system. For a running vehicle, chaotic vibrations may lead to early damage to road and the …

In this paper, the nonlinear dynamics and vibration transmission characteristics of a multi-
body dynamic model are investigated to examine the performance of a unilateral vibration …

In order to analyze the nonlinear dynamics and stability of a novel design for the monowheel
inclined vehicle-vibration platform coupled system (MIV-VPCS) with intermediate …

The pantograph-catenary system represents one of the major barriers to rolling stock
interoperability. Traditionally, each country has developed its own overhead equipment …

Continuous electric power supply, which is transferred from the contact wire to the train
through a pantograph mechanism, is a necessity for a train to function satisfactory. Since …