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Simulation of the Longitudinal Dynamics of a Train

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Dynamics of Multibody Systems

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For investigation of dynamic systems it is very useful to have a viable simulation model of the system under study. Such a model can contribute valuable insights which may be difficult or impossible to obtain by direct observations of the actual system.

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Kerr, A., Blair, J.R. (1978). Simulation of the Longitudinal Dynamics of a Train. In: Magnus, K. (eds) Dynamics of Multibody Systems. International Union of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-86461-2_10

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