Research Article

Dynamic Characteristics of Metro Trains under Rescue Conditions

Table 2

Modeling parameters.

Major parametersMTMC
AW0AW3AW0AW3

Wheel load (t)10.0315.87079.916515.6047
Wheel/railDIN 5573/China 60 kg rail
Wheelbase (m)2.5
Distance between bogie centers (m)15.7
Wheel diameter (mm)840
Primary longitudinal stiffness (MN/m)17
Primary lateral stiffness (MN/m)9
Primary vertical stiffness (MN/m)1.22
Secondary horizontal stiffness (MN/m)0.120.160.120.16
Secondary vertical stiffness (MN/m)0.2650.4650.270.465
Secondary lateral bump stop clearance (mm)15-15
Height of coupler (mm)660
Horizontal angle of automatic coupler (°)25
Vertical angle of automatic coupler (°)6