Search for dissertations about: "Rail breaks"

Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the words Rail breaks.

  2. 1. Analysis of rail breaks and insulated joint deterioration

    Author : Johan Sandström; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Rail breaks; Heavy Haul; Insulated joints; Wheel flats; Railway mechanics; Material fatigue;

    Abstract : The thesis deals with fatigue related issues in the field of railway mechanics. In particular rail breaks and deterioration of insulating joints are investigated. The study is largely motivated by plans to increase allowed axle loads in Sweden. READ MORE

  4. 2. A study of the rail degradation process to predict rail breaks

    Author : Saurabh Kumar; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Drift och underhållsteknik; Operation and Maintenance;

    Abstract : Rail infrastructure is a large and costly investment, and has a long life. To realize the benefits from this investment, effective maintenance is required. READ MORE

  5. 3. Wheels, Rails and Insulated Joints - Damage and Failure Probability at High Speed and Axle Load

    Author : Johan Sandström; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; rail breaks; probability; railway mechanics; contact mechanics; insulated joints; defects; fatigue;

    Abstract : The thesis deals with some fatigue related problems in railway mechanics related to increased axle loads and speeds. The focus is on defects and discontinuities in the wheel--rail system that affect the risk of fatigue and fracture of railway components such as wheels, rails and insulated joints. READ MORE

  6. 4. Anisotropy in pearlitic steel subjected to rolling contact fatigue - modelling and experiments

    Author : NASIM LARIJANI; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; pearlitic steel; crack propagation; Rolling Contact Fatigue; Anisotropy; plasticity; High Pressure Torsion;

    Abstract : In rails and wheels subjected to severe rolling/sliding contact, large plastic deformations accumulate in the surface layer. This decreases the fatigue resistance of components and makes this layer prone to formation of common rolling contact related defects. READ MORE

  7. 5. Maintenance decision support models for railway infrastructure using RAMS & LCC analyses

    Author : Ambika Prasad Patra; Ajit Kumar Verma; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Drift och underhållsteknik; Operation and Maintenance;

    Abstract : Today's railway sector is imposing high demands for service quality on railway infrastructure managers. Since railway infrastructure has a long asset life, it requires efficient maintenance planning to perform effectively throughout its life cycle to meet these high demands. READ MORE