Search for dissertations about: "Mechanical track deterioration due to lateral geometry irregularities"

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2. 1. Mechanical track deterioration due to lateral geometry irregularities

   Author : Kalle Karttunen; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; rolling contact fatigue; track maintenance; track irregularities; wear; multibody dynamics simulations; Railway track geometry;

   Abstract : This thesis deals with how a degraded track geometry influences further degradation of the geometry and the formation of rolling contact fatigue (RCF) and wear of rails. The overall objective is optimisation of railway maintenance. For this, further understanding and quantification of the deterioration of track components are needed. READ MORE