Fig. 1. Gangway ring assembly of articulated bogie type train (a) Articulated bogie (b) Fixed ring (c) Carrying ring (d) Gangway ring assembly
Fig. 2. Durability analysis process based on the strain-life approach
Fig. 3. Combined loadings of fatigue Test for Gangway:vertical, longitudinal and transverse loads
Fig. 4. Finite element model of gangway ring assembly
Fig. 5. Maximum principal stress distribution under load condition ④ (a) assembly (b) carrying ring
Fig. 6. Durability analysis result of the assembly(a) Strain–life curve(AC42200) (b) Fatigue lifedistribution
Fig. 7. Flowchart of durability evaluation process of gangway ring
Fig. 8. Photo of the durability test for gangway ring
Fig. 9. Non-destructive test results after 10 million cyclic load (a) Carrying ring (b) Fixed ring
Table 1. Load cases based on fatigue test conditions
Table 2. Yield strength of gangway ring components
Table 3. FEA results of the assembly under 7 load conditions
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