Research Article

Damping Coefficient Optimization for the Articulated System of Virtual Track Trains

Table 1

Vehicle structure parameters.

ParametersValue

End vehicle body mass (kg)11500
Trailer body mass (kg)13700
Driveshaft axle mass (kg)750
Steering axle mass (kg)630
Wheel weight (kg)105
Tire specification305/70R22.5
Train length (m)30.5
Trailer length (m)9.5
Intervehicle distance (m)1.4
Floor height (m)0.32
End vehicle wheelbase (m)6.2
Trailer wheelbase (m)6.5