Modeling Method of the Contact Lines for various railroad (Part 2)

Abstract

In order to derive a finite element model of contact lines installed along track with curve sections, an evaluation method of the fully three-dimensional static geometry of contact lines based on the non-linear FEM was developed. This paper shows the outline of algorism of this method, and indicates the result of trial calculation. This program can be a useful tool for the design of a catenary system taking account of the precise three-dimensional configuration of wires and fittings.