Train Tractive Effort in Electric Traction Formulas

Train Tractive Effort is the force exerted by the vehicle to the outer edges of the wheels to accelerate the vehicle and to overcome the friction, windage and curve resistance. And is denoted by F_train. Train Tractive Effort is usually measured using the Newton for Force. Note that the value of Train Tractive Effort is always positive.

Formulas to find Train Tractive Effort in Electric Traction

fxTotal Tractive Effort Required for Propulsion of TrainGo

List of variables in Electric Traction formulas

fx Resistance Overcome Tractive Effort Go

fx Gravity Overcome Tractive Effort Go

fx Force Go

FAQ

What is the Train Tractive Effort?

Train Tractive Effort is the force exerted by the vehicle to the outer edges of the wheels to accelerate the vehicle and to overcome the friction, windage and curve resistance. Train Tractive Effort is usually measured using the Newton for Force. Note that the value of Train Tractive Effort is always positive.

Can the Train Tractive Effort be negative?

No, the Train Tractive Effort, measured in Force cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Train Tractive Effort?

Train Tractive Effort is usually measured using the Newton[N] for Force. Exanewton[N], Meganewton[N], Kilonewton[N] are the few other units in which Train Tractive Effort can be measured.

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