Argos Level 3
curve behavior

Prevention -measuring point for derailment safety in curves
Comprehensive solution for curves- reliable detection of risk and cost factors of derailments and overload due to: Y- and Q-force, derailment factor, load distribution, train formation, compliance with curves, turning forces of the bogie, rolling properties, rail displacement

Specific properties Level 3, curves

• continuous technical monitoring of curve traffic (load/forces, height of centre of gravity, yaw torque, etc.)
• early detection of exceeded limiting values:
• • angle of attack behaviour
  • turning forces of the bogie
  • rolling properties
  • height of centre of gravity

General properties Level 3 measurement stations

• early detection of exceeded limiting values:
  • Q - wheel load
  • Y - lateral wheel force
  • Y/Q - derailment coefficient
  • Sum of Y - track displacement forces
• continuous dynamic monitoring of lateral wheel force (Y-force)
• continuous dynamic wheel load monitoring (Q-force)
• measurements with long-term stability
• no foundation necessary
• maintenance not impeded
• basic data for calculation of infrastructure usage fees
• parameters for demand-driven maintenance of vehicles and tracks
• detection of vehicles prone to derailment