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Chapter 5 - Recommendations for Further Research
Pages 49-49

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... Wheel width would be variable, based on requirements. Compatibility of such a standardized wheel profile would be studied in relation to the rail profiles of existing systems and the performance requirements of existing vehicles.
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  • optimized wheel
  • wheel profiles
  • wheel width
  • performance requirements

  • existing vehicles
  • optimum solution
  • tread contour
  • detailed analysis


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