The influence of chain tie placement on the strength of wagon body components during transportation by a railway ferry

Alyona Lovska; Juraj Gerlici; Ján Dižo; Miroslav Blatnický

doi:10.14513/actatechjaur.00775

Authors

Alyona Lovska Department of Transport and Handling Machines, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Žilina Univerzitná 8215/1, 010 26 Žilina, Slovak Republic
Juraj Gerlici Department of Transport and Handling Machines, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Žilina Univerzitná 8215/1, 010 26 Žilina, Slovak Republic
Ján Dižo Department of Transport and Handling Machines, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Žilina Univerzitná 8215/1, 010 26 Žilina, Slovak Republic
Miroslav Blatnický Department of Transport and Handling Machines, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Žilina Univerzitná 8215/1, 010 26 Žilina, Slovak Republic

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14513/actatechjaur.00775

Keywords:

railway ferry transportation, a chain tie, securing a wagon on a deck, body loading, safety of railway ferry transportation

Abstract

Railway ferry transportation is a crucial component of intermodal logistics, allowing for seamless wagon transfers across water routes. This study investigates the impact of chain tie placement on the structural integrity of wagon body components during railway ferry transit. Real-world fastening configurations were analyzed, revealing that the actual angles of chain tie placements deviate from regulatory standards, leading to uneven force distribution. By incorporating statistical analysis and finite element simulations, coefficients of uneven tie placement were determined, and their effects on load transmission were assessed. The results indicate that stress levels in fastening nodes frequently exceed permissible limits, highlighting a significant risk to structural integrity and transportation safety. These findings underscore the necessity for revised fastening schemes to enhance the securement of wagons on ferry decks, thereby improving operational reliability and safety.

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