Fishbone provides the rail and automotive sectors with bespoke & managed design and analysis. We specialise in delivering 3D CAD, packaging and CAE support under one roof.
Fishbone was asked to investigate the possibility of increasing the Gross Load Weight (GLW) of a freight tanker from 90 to 101.6 Tonnes. To achieve this, we:
- Created accurate CAD models of wagon & bogies from existing drawings and from measurements taken on the wagon where required
- Applied industry load standards to carry out a Finite Elements Analysis of the wagon under the increased load
- Identified areas prohibitive to GLW increase and modifications required to make compliant
- Devised and managed a modification programme
- Applied a dynamic assessment of the vehicle with the new GLW
- Ensured the vehicle complied to industry standards for operation at the new GLW
- Supplied a structural report & supporting documents including modification procedures and supporting drawings
