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Cover Impact Logic
\( H_{\text{drop}} \) Drop Height (m) 0.000000
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Purpose: Impact Datum.
Logic: The calculated vertical distance an enabler "falls" within the internal clearance gap before striking the protective cover.
Type: Calculated (Math Output)
Render on Grids: None
Mathematical Formula:
( Total Runner Cavity Height (m) - Dynamic Diameter Clearance Buffer (m) ) / 2
Python Logic: N/A
Live Evaluation: N/A
\( n_{\text{operating}} \) Operating Speed (m/s) 8.320000
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Purpose: Forward Momentum.
Logic: The horizontal velocity of the enabler train at the moment of mechanical failure, used to calculate translational kinetic energy.
Type: Calculated (Math Output)
Render on Grids: None
Mathematical Formula:
DLLS Velocity (m/s)
Python Logic: N/A
Live Evaluation: N/A
\( E_{\text{potential, drop}} \) Potential Energy - Drop (J) 0.000000
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Purpose: Vertical Energy Component.
Logic: The gravitational energy generated by the enabler's vertical fall during a derailment event.
Type: Calculated (Math Output)
Render on Grids: None
Mathematical Formula:
( 2 * Enabler Mass per Unit (kg) ) * 9.81 * Drop Height (m)
Python Logic: N/A
Live Evaluation: N/A
\( v_{\text{ke, velocity}} \) Kinetic Energy - Velocity (J) 0.000000
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Purpose: Horizontal Energy Component.
Logic: The massive energy stored in the forward motion of the dual-mass units during high-speed operation.
Type: Calculated (Math Output)
Render on Grids: None
Mathematical Formula:
0.5 * ( 2 * Enabler Mass per Unit (kg) ) * ( Operating Speed (m/s) ^ 2 )
Python Logic: N/A
Live Evaluation: N/A
\( \Sigma E_{\text{impact}} \) Total Impact Energy (J) 0.000000
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Purpose: Total Crash Load.
Logic: The aggregate dynamic energy the cover must absorb and dissipate during a worst-case high-speed failure.
Type: Calculated (Math Output)
Render on Grids: None
Mathematical Formula:
Potential Energy - Drop (J) + Kinetic Energy - Velocity (J)
Python Logic: N/A
Live Evaluation: N/A
\( \eta_{\text{cover, aspect}} \) Cover Aspect Ratio (h:w)
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Purpose: Profile Strategy.
Logic: Defines the structural shape of the cover segments to optimize impact distribution and structural depth.
Type: Manual Entry
Render on Grids: None
Mathematical Formula:
Adjustable User Input
Python Logic: N/A
Live Evaluation: N/A (Input Variable)
\( E_{\text{density}} \) Energy Density (%)
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Purpose: Elastic Strain Limit.
Logic: Represents the safe percentage of shock energy the carbon fiber can absorb while staying within its elastic recovery range.
Type: Manual Entry
Render on Grids: None
Mathematical Formula:
Adjustable User Input
Python Logic: N/A
Live Evaluation: N/A (Input Variable)
\( A_{\text{req, cover}} \) Required Cover Area (m2) 0.000000
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Purpose: Strength Demand.
Logic: The solid cross-sectional area required to absorb the kinetic strike without exceeding the material's elastic threshold.
Type: Calculated (Math Output)
Render on Grids: None
Mathematical Formula:
( Total Impact Energy (J) * Safety Factor Slider ) / ( Carbon Fiber Tensile Limit (MPa) * 1,000,000 * Energy Density (%) )
Python Logic: N/A
Live Evaluation: N/A
\( H_{\text{predicted, cover}} \) Predicted Cover Height (m) 0.000000
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Purpose: Architectural Output.
Logic: The calculated vertical thickness required for the cover to act as a structural impact buffer.
Type: Calculated (Math Output)
Render on Grids: None
Mathematical Formula:
SQRT ( Required Cover Area (m2) * Cover Aspect Ratio (h:w) )
Python Logic: N/A
Live Evaluation: N/A
\( W_{\text{predicted, cover}} \) Predicted Cover Width (m) 0.000000
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Purpose: Architectural Output.
Logic: The optimal width of the cover segments designed to match the structural load paths of the inner skeleton.
Type: Calculated (Math Output)
Render on Grids: None
Mathematical Formula:
Predicted Cover Height (m) / Cover Aspect Ratio (h:w)
Python Logic: N/A
Live Evaluation: N/A
Cover Impact Safety Audit
\( X_{\text{max, impact}} \) Max Impact Flex (m)
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Purpose: Dynamic Crash Buffer.
Logic: Defines the allowable elastic "spring" distance of the cover required to safely dissipate kinetic energy during an emergency impact.
Type: Manual Entry
Render on Grids: None
Mathematical Formula:
Adjustable User Input
Python Logic: N/A
Live Evaluation: N/A (Input Variable)
\( F_{\text{dynamic, impact}} \) Dynamic Impact Force (N) 0.000000
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Purpose: Peak Strike Force.
Logic: Calculates the instantaneous load generated as the cover decelerates the falling mass over the specified flex distance.
Type: Calculated (Math Output)
Render on Grids: None
Mathematical Formula:
Total Impact Energy (J) / Max Impact Flex (m)
Python Logic: N/A
Live Evaluation: N/A
\( \sigma_{\text{impact, stress}} \) Impact Stress (MPa) 0.000000
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Purpose: Material Shock Intensity.
Logic: Measures the actual physical pressure the carbon fiber strands must endure during the peak deceleration phase.
Type: Calculated (Math Output)
Render on Grids: None
Mathematical Formula:
( Dynamic Impact Force (N) / Required Cover Area (m2) ) / 1,000,000
Python Logic: N/A
Live Evaluation: N/A
\( \sigma_{\text{material, yield}} \) Material Yield Strength (MPa) 598.000000
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Purpose: Ultimate Elastic Threshold.
Logic: Establishes the maximum stress the material can handle before reaching permanent, non-recoverable deformation.
Type: Calculated (Math Output)
Render on Grids: None
Mathematical Formula:
Carbon Fibre Modulus (GPa) * 1000 * Strain Limit (%)
Python Logic: N/A
Live Evaluation: N/A
\( SF_{\text{impact, safety}} \) Impact Safety Factor 0.000000
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Purpose: Crash Margin.
Logic: Evaluates the structural headroom available during a failure event; a factor above 1.0 ensures the material stays within its "Safe Stretch" zone.
Type: Calculated (Math Output)
Render on Grids: None
Mathematical Formula:
Material Yield Strength (MPa) / Impact Stress (MPa)
Python Logic: N/A
Live Evaluation: N/A
\( X_{\text{cover, impact}} \) Cover Impact Safety Blueprint Validation 0.000000
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Purpose: Status Validation.
Logic: Final automated confirmation that the cover geometry will successfully catch and contain the enabler without structural shattering.
Type: Calculated (Math Output)
Render on Grids: None
Mathematical Formula:
IF ( Impact Safety Factor >= 1.0 , "ULTRA-SAFE" , "REVISE" )
Python Logic: N/A
Live Evaluation: N/A
Inner Cover Corner Weight
\( R_{\text{inner, cover}} \) Inner Cover Inner Radius (m) 0.000000
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Purpose: Internal Boundary.
Logic: The starting radial coordinate for the inner protective shell, flush with the skeleton.
Type: Calculated (Math Output)
Render on Grids: None
Mathematical Formula:
Cage Corner Radius (m)
Python Logic: N/A
Live Evaluation: N/A
\( R_{\text{inner, cover}} \) Inner Cover Outer Radius (m) 0.000000
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Purpose: External Boundary.
Logic: The total radial reach of the inner cover, including its calculated structural thickness.
Type: Calculated (Math Output)
Render on Grids: None
Mathematical Formula:
Inner Cover Inner Radius (m) + Predicted Cover Height (m)
Python Logic: N/A
Live Evaluation: N/A
\( D_{\text{inner, cover}} \) Inner Cover Outer Diameter (m) 0.000000
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Purpose: Spatial Envelope.
Logic: The full circular footprint of the inner corner assembly for clearance verification.
Type: Calculated (Math Output)
Render on Grids: None
Mathematical Formula:
Inner Cover Outer Radius (m) * 2
Python Logic: N/A
Live Evaluation: N/A
\( A_{\text{req, cover}} \) Required Cover Area (m2) 0.000000
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Purpose: Stiffness Demand.
Logic: Inherits the solid cross-sectional area required to survive a dynamic crash event.
Type: Calculated (Math Output)
Render on Grids: None
Mathematical Formula:
Required Cover Area (m2) (from Impact Logic)
Python Logic: N/A
Live Evaluation: N/A
\( M_{\text{cover, unit}} \) Cover Module Unit Mass (kg) 0.000000
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Purpose: Unit Mass Datum.
Logic: The calculated weight of a single crash-rated cover segment.
Type: Calculated (Math Output)
Render on Grids: None
Mathematical Formula:
Required Cover Area (m2) * Module Length (m) * Carbon Fiber Density (kg/m3)
Python Logic: N/A
Live Evaluation: N/A
\( C_{\text{corner, circ}} \) Corner Circumference (m) 0.000000
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Purpose: Arc Path.
Logic: The total linear distance of the circular path for both 180-degree inner ends.
Type: Calculated (Math Output)
Render on Grids: None
Mathematical Formula:
PI() * Inner Cover Outer Radius (m)
Python Logic: N/A
Live Evaluation: N/A
\( X_{\text{modules, corner}} \) Modules per Corner 0.000000
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Purpose: Modular Scaling.
Logic: Determines the number of blocks required to fully skin the inner curved sections.
Type: Calculated (Math Output)
Render on Grids: None
Mathematical Formula:
ROUNDUP ( Corner Circumference (m) / Module Length (m) , 0)
Python Logic: N/A
Live Evaluation: N/A
\( M_{\text{corner}} \) Weight per Corner (kg) 0.000000
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Purpose: Sectional Mass.
Logic: The total weight of the curved cover segments for a single end-cap assembly.
Type: Calculated (Math Output)
Render on Grids: None
Mathematical Formula:
Modules per Corner * Cover Module Unit Mass (kg)
Python Logic: N/A
Live Evaluation: N/A
\( X_{\text{corners}} \) Corners
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Purpose: System Multiplier.
Logic: Defines the number of curved ends in the track layout (typically two 180-degree turns).
Type: Manual Entry
Render on Grids: None
Mathematical Formula:
Adjustable User Input
Python Logic: N/A
Live Evaluation: N/A (Input Variable)
\( \Sigma M_{\text{inner, cover}} \) Total Inner Cover Corner Weight (kg) 0.000000
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Purpose: Aggregate Inner Arc Mass.
Logic: The total combined weight of all inner curved protective covers.
Type: Calculated (Math Output)
Render on Grids: None
Mathematical Formula:
Weight per Corner (kg) * Corners
Python Logic: N/A
Live Evaluation: N/A
Outer Cover Corner Weight
\( R_{\text{outer, cover}} \) Outer cover inner radius (m) 0.000000
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Purpose: Internal Boundary.
Logic: Defines the starting radial coordinate for the exterior protective shell, perfectly positioned at the top of the support riser.
Type: Calculated (Math Output)
Render on Grids: None
Mathematical Formula:
Drive Gear Radius (m) + ( Runner Profile Height (m) / 2 ) + Top Support Height (m)
Python Logic: N/A
Live Evaluation: N/A
\( R_{\text{outer, cover}} \) Outer cover outer radius (m) 0.000000
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Purpose: External Boundary.
Logic: The absolute maximum radial reach of the machine's exterior impact shield.
Type: Calculated (Math Output)
Render on Grids: None
Mathematical Formula:
Outer Cover Inner Radius (m) + Predicted Cover Height (m)
Python Logic: N/A
Live Evaluation: N/A
\( D_{\text{outer, cover}} \) Outer cover outer diameter (m) 0.000000
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Purpose: Total Machine Footprint.
Logic: The full external diameter of the GMEG housing ends, used for site planning and facility clearance verification.
Type: Calculated (Math Output)
Render on Grids: None
Mathematical Formula:
Outer Cover Outer Radius (m) * 2
Python Logic: N/A
Live Evaluation: N/A
\( A_{\text{req, cover}} \) Required Cover Area (m2) 0.000000
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Purpose: Stiffness Demand.
Logic: Inherits the solid cross-sectional area required to successfully dissipate the massive kinetic energy of a high-speed failure event.
Type: Calculated (Math Output)
Render on Grids: None
Mathematical Formula:
( Total Impact Energy (J) * Safety Factor Slider ) / ( Carbon Fibre Tensile Limit (Mpa) * 10^6 * Energy Density (%) )
Python Logic: N/A
Live Evaluation: N/A
\( M_{\text{outer, cover}} \) Outer Cover Unit Mass (kg) 0.000000
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Purpose: Unit Mass Datum.
Logic: The calculated dead-weight of a single one-meter crash-rated exterior cover segment.
Type: Calculated (Math Output)
Render on Grids: None
Mathematical Formula:
Required Cover Area (m2) * Module Length (m) * Carbon Fiber Density (kg/m3)
Python Logic: N/A
Live Evaluation: N/A
\( C_{\text{corner, circ}} \) Corner circumference (m) 0.000000
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Purpose: Arc Path.
Logic: The linear distance of a single 180-degree outer curved end-cap.
Type: Calculated (Math Output)
Render on Grids: None
Mathematical Formula:
PI() * Outer Cover Outer Radius (m)
Python Logic: N/A
Live Evaluation: N/A
\( X_{\text{modules, corner}} \) Modules per corner 0.000000
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Purpose: Modular Scaling.
Logic: Determines the number of 1-meter blocks required to fully skin the outer curved section of one end.
Type: Calculated (Math Output)
Render on Grids: None
Mathematical Formula:
ROUNDUP ( Corner Circumference (m) / Module Length (m), 0 )
Python Logic: N/A
Live Evaluation: N/A
\( M_{\text{corner}} \) Weight per corner (kg) 0.000000
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Purpose: Sectional Mass.
Logic: The total weight of the curved cover segments for a single outer end-cap assembly.
Type: Calculated (Math Output)
Render on Grids: None
Mathematical Formula:
Modules per Corner * Outer Cover Unit Mass (kg)
Python Logic: N/A
Live Evaluation: N/A
\( X_{\text{corners}} \) Corners
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Purpose: System Multiplier.
Logic: Defines the number of curved 180-degree ends in the track layout (typically two).
Type: Manual Entry
Render on Grids: None
Mathematical Formula:
Adjustable User Input
Python Logic: N/A
Live Evaluation: N/A (Input Variable)
\( \Sigma M_{\text{outer, cover}} \) Total Outer Cover Corner Weight (kg) 0.000000
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Purpose: Aggregate Outer Arc Mass.
Logic: The total combined weight of all exterior curved protective covers.
Type: Calculated (Math Output)
Render on Grids: None
Mathematical Formula:
Weight per Corner (kg) * Corners
Python Logic: N/A
Live Evaluation: N/A