Analysis of the nonlinear dynamic behavior of longitudinal systems in heavy-haul trains

The payload, coupler slack, and buffer device performance in heavy-haul trains substantially affect their longitudinal dynamic systems under operational conditions. These factors result in the bifurcation of the system, consequently leading to chaos. To study this phenomenon in depth, a two-degrees-...

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Main Authors: Leiting Wang, Yang Jin, Wangxiang Li, Chenyang Tang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AIMS Press 2025-02-01
Series:Electronic Research Archive
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Online Access:https://www.aimspress.com/article/doi/10.3934/era.2025027
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Summary:The payload, coupler slack, and buffer device performance in heavy-haul trains substantially affect their longitudinal dynamic systems under operational conditions. These factors result in the bifurcation of the system, consequently leading to chaos. To study this phenomenon in depth, a two-degrees-of-freedom longitudinal dynamics model of the train is established. The system is analyzed using the fourth-order Runge–Kutta (R-K_4) numerical integration method, incorporating bifurcation diagrams, phase planes, Poincaré mapping, and time-domain analysis to elucidate the trajectory of the system as it transitions into a chaotic state of motion via period-doubling bifurcations and quasi-periodic motions. A comprehensive analysis of the complex nonlinear dynamics of the train's longitudinal system can establish a theoretical foundation for forecasting and regulating the chaotic motion of the train system.
ISSN:2688-1594