Study of the Strength of the Open Wagon Hatch Door with Rectangular Corrugations under Static Loads

Abstract

Rail transport has been the leading sector of the whole transport network. In order to improve the efficiency of its functioning, it is important to develop measures that may help reduce the maintenance cost. To improve the open wagon hatch door strength, it is proposed to make it with rectangular corrugations. The results of calculations show that, taking into account the proposed solution, the weight of the improved hatch door is almost 10% lower than the weight of a typical one. The strength of the hatch door under static loads was calculated. The results of calculations show that the strength of the hatch door under the diagrams considered is ensured. The study will contribute to the development of best practices for modern structures of railway vehicles and increase their cost-effective operation.