Squat formation and the occurrence of two distinct classes of white etching layer on the surface of rail steel
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2017.07.005
Abstract: Abstract Squats are recognized as an important rail track issue related to rolling contact fatigue, and represent a serious problem affecting significant parts of railway networks across the world. The mechanisms of squat initiation and… read more here.
Keywords: austenite martensite; wels containing; surface; squat formation ... See more keywords
Metallurgical and tribological aspects for squat formation in the aluminothermic weld HAZ edges of rails welded using aluminothermy
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DOI: 10.1108/ilt-01-2020-0020
Abstract: Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present the results of a metallurgical, mechanical and tribological characterization of the weld and heat-affected zone (HAZ) of aluminothermic welding of premium rails used in heavy haul,… read more here.
Keywords: haz edges; squat formation; weld metal; formation ... See more keywords