Rationale for the design of a two-section removable body for transporting passenger cars on long-wheel flat cars
https://doi.org/10.46973/0201-727X_2026_1_66
Abstract
This article examines methods for transporting automobiles in standard largecapacity containers with dimensions in accordance with GOST R 53350 and describes the shortcomings of these methods. A mathematical formulation of the problem for determining the maximum dimensions of a swap body compatible with a container flatcar is presented. An example of calculating the cross-sectional dimensions of this swap body is provided. Preliminary technical and economic parameters are determined for a swap body consisting of two separate sections. Its use increases the number of transported passenger cars by 25% compared to standard 1AA (1AAA) general cargo containers in accordance with GOST R 53350, while reducing the labor intensity of installing and securing the cars. An approximate cost estimate for rail transportation of passenger cars in the two-section swap body under consideration was provided. The proposed technical solutions can be applied to transporting cars on long-wheelbase flatcars.
About the Authors
D. G. Bein
Joint-Stock Company «Scientific and Implementation Center "Vagony"» (JSC «NVC "Vagony"»), Scientific Research Bureau (NIB)
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Bein Dmitry Grigorievich, Candidate of Engineering Sciences, Deputy Chief Designer of NIB, Full Member of the Russian Academy of Transport
L. V. Tsyganskaya
Joint-Stock Company «Scientific and Implementation Center "Vagony"» (JSC «NVC "Vagony"»), Emperor Alexander I St. Petersburg State Transport University (PGUPS)
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Tsyganskaya Lyudmila Valerievna, Chair “Wagons and Wagon Facilities”, Candidate of Engineering Sciences, Associate Professor, Deputy General Director – Chief Designer of NIB
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Bein D.G., Tsyganskaya L.V. Rationale for the design of a two-section removable body for transporting passenger cars on long-wheel flat cars. Vestnik Rostovskogo Gosudarstvennogo Universiteta Putej Soobshcheniya. 2026;(1):66-81. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.46973/0201-727X_2026_1_66
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