Gradient in Electric Traction Formulas

The Gradient is simply the product of the sine angle and constant 100 for the train. It is expressed in the percentage of the rise in meters in the track distance of 100 metres. And is denoted by G.

Formulas to find Gradient in Electric Traction

fxGradient of Train for Proper Movement of TrafficGo

Electric Traction formulas that make use of Gradient

fxTractive Effort Required to Overcome Effect of Gravity given Gradient during up GradientGo

fxTractive Effort Required while going down GradientGo

fxTractive Effort Required during Free-RunningGo

List of variables in Electric Traction formulas

fx Angle D Go

FAQ

What is the Gradient?

The Gradient is simply the product of the sine angle and constant 100 for the train. It is expressed in the percentage of the rise in meters in the track distance of 100 metres.

Can the Gradient be negative?

{YesorNo}, the Gradient, measured in {OutputVariableMeasurementName} {CanorCannot} be negative.

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