This whitepaper is the first of two editions put together as a technical overview of gas springs and dampers. It provides a wealth of technical information to aid in design projects which require assistance with motion control. This edition discusses ‘forces’, ‘effect of rod diameter’, ‘effect of rod insertion’ and ‘effects and limits of temperature on gas springs’.
Record set at EPFL hyperloop test facility
The problem with hyperloops is capacity. High speed and small vehicles limit capacity. Junction design is key. Road vehicles can change lane with...