Search for dissertations about: "Björn Kufver"

Found 3 swedish dissertations containing the words Björn Kufver.

2. 1. Optimisation of single horizontal railway curves : procedures involving evaluation of vehicle reactions

   Author : Björn Kufver; KTH; []
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4. 2. Optimisation of horizontal alignments for railways - Procedures involving evaluation of dynamic vehicle response

   Author : Björn Kufver; KTH; []
   Keywords : Railway; track geometry; alignment; cant; climbing ratios; clothoids; guiding forces; passenger comfort; Pct; superelevation ramps; simulation; track shift forces; track vehicle interaction; transition curves; vehicle dynamics; wheel rail forces;

   Abstract : This doctoral thesis summarises and deepens eightpublications on a project concerning railway alignments.The thesis presents an approach to definingequally costlyalignment alternatives. READ MORE

5. 3. Tilting trains : Enhanced benefits and strategies for less motion sickness

   Author : Rickard Persson; Mats Berg; Björn Kufver; Simon Iwnicki; KTH; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; tilting trains; running time; ride comfort; motion sickness; tilt control; Vehicle engineering; Farkostteknik; Järnvägsgruppen - Gröna tåget; Järnvägsgruppen - Gröna tåget;

   Abstract : Carbody tilting is today a mature and inexpensive technology that allows higher train speeds in horizontal curves, thus shortening travel time. This doctoral thesis considers several subjects important for improving the competitiveness of tilting trains compared to non-tilting ones. READ MORE