Structural optimization–based fatigue durability analysis of electric multiple units cowcatcher

This study aims to evaluate the fatigue durability of a cowcatcher and optimize its structure. The cowcatcher, which serves as the crucial component of electric multiple units, generally influences the electric multiple units operating security and stability. A finite element model considering mater...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Yonghua Li, Yuhan Li, Yuedong Wang, Jian Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2017-08-01
Series:Advances in Mechanical Engineering
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/1687814017726294