Rail-wheel contact research at the University of Newcastle

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Title: Rail-wheel contact research at the University of Newcastle
Author(s): Kapoor, A.; Fletcher, D. I.; Franklin, F. J.; Vasic, G.; Smith, L.
Abstract: This paper presents a review of state-of-the-art research on rail-wheel contact at the University of Newcastle, UK. The research centres on rail wear and rolling contact fatigue, integrating these processes and their interactions to model the entire life of the rail from installation to final failure. Also included are processes that determine the life, such as railwheel adhesion and lubrication. Better understanding of these processes and the factors affecting them will lead to solutions, such as improved coatings, or predictive tools to assist maintenance of the railways, ultimately reducing costs and increasing capacity.
Publication type: Conference paper
Source: Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Fracture (ICF XI), Turin Italy, 20-25 March 2005
Publication year: 2005
Keyword(s): Coatings; Cracks; Rail wear; Rail-wheel contact; Railways; Ratchetting; Rolling contact fatigue; Wear
Publisher: CCI Centro Congressi Internazionale
ISBN: 9788890318801, 8890318805
Publisher URL: http://www.icf11.com/proceeding/TOPIC/topic.htm
Peer reviewed