Total Train Resistance Formula

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Total Train Resistance is defined as the number of different forces which are collectively grouped to oppose the movement of Train. Check FAQs
RT1=0.0016wt+0.00008wtVt+0.0000006wtVt2
RT1 - Total Train Resistance?wt - Weight of Train?Vt - Speed of Train?

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34.8928Edit=0.00161300Edit+0.000081300Edit149Edit+0.00000061300Edit149Edit2
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
RT1=0.0016wt+0.00008wtVt+0.0000006wtVt2
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
RT1=0.00161300t+0.000081300t149km/h+0.00000061300t149km/h2
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
RT1=0.00161300+0.000081300149+0.000000613001492
Next Step Evaluate
RT1=34.89278
LAST Step Rounding Answer
RT1=34.8928

Total Train Resistance Formula Elements

Variables
Total Train Resistance
Total Train Resistance is defined as the number of different forces which are collectively grouped to oppose the movement of Train.
Symbol: RT1
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Weight of Train
Weight of Train is representing the amount of matter in a object(train).Here it is given in tonnes.
Symbol: wt
Measurement: WeightUnit: t
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Speed of Train
Speed of Train is the rate at which the object covers a specific distance.
Symbol: Vt
Measurement: SpeedUnit: km/h
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

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How to Evaluate Total Train Resistance?

Total Train Resistance evaluator uses Total Train Resistance = 0.0016*Weight of Train+0.00008*Weight of Train*Speed of Train+0.0000006*Weight of Train*Speed of Train^2 to evaluate the Total Train Resistance, The Total train resistance is given as the combination of resistance due to Internal parts(Rt1),Resistance due to Flange Friction,Oscillations,Swaying,concussion of Bogies(Rt2) and Atmospheric Resistance(Rt3). Total Train Resistance is denoted by RT1 symbol.

How to evaluate Total Train Resistance using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Total Train Resistance, enter Weight of Train (wt) & Speed of Train (Vt) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Total Train Resistance

What is the formula to find Total Train Resistance?
The formula of Total Train Resistance is expressed as Total Train Resistance = 0.0016*Weight of Train+0.00008*Weight of Train*Speed of Train+0.0000006*Weight of Train*Speed of Train^2. Here is an example- 34.89278 = 0.0016*1300000+0.00008*1300000*41.3888888888889+0.0000006*1300000*41.3888888888889^2.
How to calculate Total Train Resistance?
With Weight of Train (wt) & Speed of Train (Vt) we can find Total Train Resistance using the formula - Total Train Resistance = 0.0016*Weight of Train+0.00008*Weight of Train*Speed of Train+0.0000006*Weight of Train*Speed of Train^2.
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