Laboratory analysis of track gauge restraining capacity of center-cracked railway concrete sleepers with various support conditions
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DOI: 10.1016/j.engfailanal.2018.08.018
Abstract: Abstract As the number of concrete railway sleepers has steadily grown in North America, the importance of understanding the performance and failure of these components has also increased. Concrete sleepers typically perform better than timber… read more here.
Keywords: gauge; track; track gauge; support conditions ... See more keywords
Complex eigenvalue analysis and parameters analysis to investigate the formation of railhead corrugation in sharp curves
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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