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August 1999 - Issue 4

Spot the Tram

Pullman Transportation Projects Ltd. are developing a new lightweight tramcar based on an innovative design. Analysis by Firth were asked to carry out a finite element analysis of the design to ensure it would be satisfactory under imposed loadings

. You can see the prototype vehicle at Blackpool - it should be very noticeable with its large windows and modern styling.

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Finite element analysis of a new lightweight tramcar