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Complex eigenvalue analysis and parameters analysis to investigate the formation of railhead corrugation in sharp curves

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Published in 2020 at "Wear"

DOI: 10.1016/j.wear.2019.203150

Abstract: Abstract Rail corrugation, a quasi-sinusoidal irregularity of the rail head, is a common issue experienced throughout the railway networks worldwide. It generally leads to high wheel-rail dynamic loads, increased noise emission, and poor ride comfort.… read more here.

Keywords: analysis; self excited; excited vibrations; track gauge ... See more keywords
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A Study on the Contact Ellipse and the Contact Pressure During the Wheel Wear through Passing the Tracks including Several Sharp Curves

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Published in 2018 at "International Journal of Engineering, Transactions B: Applications"

DOI: 10.5829/ije.2018.31.05b.19

Abstract: Wheel wear has been a concern in the railway for several decades. Studying the form change of the wheel/rail contacts in particular railways consisting of sharp curves helps to identify the risk of severe or… read more here.

Keywords: contact ellipse; wheel wear; sharp curves; contact ... See more keywords