Title Upgrade of “VLD Kauno cehas” turntable /
Translation of Title „VLD Kauno Cechas” grąžos rato tobulinimas.
Authors Saulevičius, Andrius
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Pages 45
Keywords [eng] railway ; turntable ; dual gauge ; 1508 mm gauge
Abstract [eng] The first part of this paper is dedicated to introduction of “VLD Kauno Cechas” activities. Here the problem of dual gauge muddle as well as the typical design solutions for turntable are examined. The main objectives of upgrade project are formed. Later, the construction and working principles of railway turntable are examined in greater detail. In relation with company’s future vision the positive and negative factors of typical design approaches are investigated. The possibility of using special universal 1508 mm track gauge is introduced. The final part is mainly design work. According to research data a CAD model is created. Turntables platform is checked and adapted to suit new track, assuring full functionality and safe operation of the turntable.
Dissertation Institution Kauno technologijos universitetas.
Type Master thesis
Language English
Publication date 2015