This monograph consolidates information in the guided ground transportation area from a wide spectrum of sources. Various aspects of vehicle system classification; analytical techniques and direct numerical integration methods for determining vibration response of linear dynamics systems; wheel-rail contact mechanics; various aspects of rail vehicle dynamics; lading dynamics; air-cushion vehicle system performance: resistance, stability and control; and magnetically levitated vehicles, which depend on the action of magnetic forces for levitation, propulsion and guidance are presented.

• • Consists of a concise but through fundamental statement of the theory, principles and methods • Illustrative worked examples and unsolved problems • References

Preface / Vehicle System Classification / References / Dynamics System Analysis and Response / References / Problems / Wheel-Rail Contact Mechanics / References / Problems / Rail Vehicle Dynamics / References / Problems / Glossary of Terms / Lading Dynamics / References / Problems / Glossary of Terms / Air-Cushion Vehicles / References / Problems / Glossary of Terms / Magnetically Levitated Vehicles / References / Problems / Glossary of Terms / Appendix A: Matrix Algebra / Appendix B: Vector Algebra / Appendix C: Fourier Series / Appendix D: Laplace Transformation / Appendix E: Conversion of Units / Index

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