Friedrich Wilhelm Eckhardt
Encyclopedia
Friedrich Wilhelm Eckhardt (25 February 1892 - 9 April 1961) was a German engineer
and head of the design office for the Berliner Maschinenbau Aktien Gesellschaft vormals L. Schwartzkopff
.
and initially worked for Henschel & Sohn before switching to L. Schwartzkopff
in 1916. In 1936 he became a senior engineer (Oberingenieur).
He played a decisive role in the designs of the DRG Class 41
and Class 84
steam locomotives. For the latter, he developed the Schwartzkopff-Eckhardt II bogie
named after him, which was designed to improve the curve running of steam engines.
In addition he published several books on the construction and design of steam locomotive
s.
He died on 9 April 1961 in Niederlehme.
Engineer
An engineer is a professional practitioner of engineering, concerned with applying scientific knowledge, mathematics and ingenuity to develop solutions for technical problems. Engineers design materials, structures, machines and systems while considering the limitations imposed by practicality,...
and head of the design office for the Berliner Maschinenbau Aktien Gesellschaft vormals L. Schwartzkopff
Berliner Maschinenbau
Berliner Maschinenbau AG was a German manufacturer of locomotives.The factory was founded by Louis Victor Robert Schwartzkopff on 3 October 1852 as Eisengießerei und Maschinen-Fabrik von L. Schwartzkopff in Berlin ....
.
Life
Friedrich Wilhelm Eckhardt was born on 25 February 1892 in KasselKassel
Kassel is a town located on the Fulda River in northern Hesse, Germany. It is the administrative seat of the Kassel Regierungsbezirk and the Kreis of the same name and has approximately 195,000 inhabitants.- History :...
and initially worked for Henschel & Sohn before switching to L. Schwartzkopff
Berliner Maschinenbau
Berliner Maschinenbau AG was a German manufacturer of locomotives.The factory was founded by Louis Victor Robert Schwartzkopff on 3 October 1852 as Eisengießerei und Maschinen-Fabrik von L. Schwartzkopff in Berlin ....
in 1916. In 1936 he became a senior engineer (Oberingenieur).
He played a decisive role in the designs of the DRG Class 41
DRG Class 41
The German Class 41 steam locomotives were standard goods train engines operated by the Deutsche Reichsbahn and built from 1937 - 1941.- History :...
and Class 84
DRG Class 84
The German DRG Class 84s were standard goods train tank locomotives with the Deutsche Reichsbahn. A total of twelve engines were placed into service by the Reichsbahn between 1935 and 1937. The machines were given operating numbers 84 001–012...
steam locomotives. For the latter, he developed the Schwartzkopff-Eckhardt II bogie
Schwartzkopff-Eckhardt II bogie
A Schwartzkopff-Eckhardt II bogie is a mechanical device to improve the curve running of steam locomotives....
named after him, which was designed to improve the curve running of steam engines.
In addition he published several books on the construction and design of steam locomotive
Steam locomotive
A steam locomotive is a railway locomotive that produces its power through a steam engine. These locomotives are fueled by burning some combustible material, usually coal, wood or oil, to produce steam in a boiler, which drives the steam engine...
s.
He died on 9 April 1961 in Niederlehme.
Works
- Die Konstruktion der Dampflokomotive and ihre Berechnung, Verlag Technik 1952, Reprint: Transpress, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-613-71348-2
- Lokomotivkunde. H. 5. Das Fahrgestell der Dampflokomotiven, Fachbuchverlag Leipzig, 1957
- Einführung in die Theorie der Dampflokomotive für Praktiker zum Selbstunterricht, Fachbuchverlag Leipzig, 1952
- Das Entwerfen von Dampflokomotiven, Siemens, 1948
- Das Fahrgestell der Dampflokomotiven, Transpress, Berlin 1960
External links
- There is a relevant English-language forum at Railways of Germany