Experiment and analysis for improvement of curving performance with friction control between wheel and rail

The Dynamics of Vehicles on Roads and on Tracks Supplement to Vehicle System Dynamics 2026 Book chapter

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Authors: Yoshihiro SUDA, Takeshi Fujii, Takashi Iwasa, Hisanao Komine, Masao Tomeoka, Kosuke Matsumoto, Nobuyuki Ubukata, Masuhisa TANIMOTO, Machi Nakata, Takuji Nakai
DOI: 10.1201/9781003760825-52
Cited by: 2

Abstract

This paper presents experimental and analytical results for improvement of curving performance with friction control between wheel and rail. Controlling the friction between wheel and rail is direct and very effective measure to improve the curving performances of railway trucks, because the curving performances depend much on friction characteristics. Authors have proposed a method, “friction control”, which utilizes friction modifier with onboard spraying system. With the method, not only friction coefficient, but also friction characteristics can be controlled as required. In this paper, results of simulation and experiment with two roller machine, 1/10 scaled model vehicle and actual vehicle are reported which play an important role to realize the new method.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Railway Engineering and Dynamics Railway Systems and Energy Efficiency Brake Systems and Friction Analysis

Publication details

Journal / source
The Dynamics of Vehicles on Roads and on Tracks Supplement to Vehicle System Dynamics
Publisher
CRC Press
Volume
41
Pages
507–516
Publication date
30 January 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter