模型実験による排雪抵抗メカニズムの研究

抄録

This study considered the mechanics of snow removal resistance acting on railway vehicles. We researched the running resistance of a vehicle on a snow-covered-track. In addition, we researched factors important to the resistance of snow removal by a scale model experiment using walnut powder and miniature rail guard. From this experiment, we examined the relation between running speed, snow height, width of rail guard and running resistance force on a section of snow. From the results, we propose a method of how to obtain running resistance force on a section of snow from running speed, snow height, and width of rail.