Table 6

Boundary conditions used in suspension system of Y25 bogie

RegionBoundary conditionExplanation
Axle box seatFrictionless supportAllows vertical support but permits lateral movement
Center spring seatFixed supportRepresents the fixed location of a spring mount
Symmetry facesSymmetry conditionUsed if only half or quarter of the model is analysed
Load application pointForce/pressure applicationWhere spring or external loads are applied

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