Piecewise Curve-Fitting Method for Measured Profile

Aim To determine the measured profile of a wheel in railway vehicle.Methods So- called piecewise curve-fitting method of the third derivative continuity is employed . Results The formulas of the piecewise curve fitting method were derived the curve-fitting profile of a wheel looks very fine and its first to third derivatives are also smooth.Conclusion The new piecewise curve fitting method is fine enough to fit the measured profile data of a wheel for the purpose of vehicle system dynamic analysis.