Search for dissertations about: "railway and track irregularities"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 24 swedish dissertations containing the words railway and track irregularities.
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1. Mechanical track deterioration due to lateral geometry irregularities
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
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2. Simulation of track settlement in railway turnouts-An iterative approach
Abstract : In this thesis, a methodology for simulation of track settlement in railway turnouts (switches andcrossings, S&C) is presented. The methodology predicts the accumulated settlement for a given setof traffic loads using an iterative and cross-disciplinary procedure. READ MORE
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3. Data-driven models for railway track geometry maintenance
Abstract : Railways are currently experiencing higher demands on safety, infrastructure performance, network capacity and service quality, etc. As a result, a high level of track availability, service quality and infrastructure robustness against unexpected events is required, at reduced cost, to meet the demands. READ MORE
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4. Wheel–Rail Impact Loads and Track Settlement in Railway Crossings
Abstract : Turnouts (Switches & Crossings, S&C) are critical components of a railway track requiring regular maintenance and generating high life cycle costs. A main driver for the high maintenance costs is the need to repair and replace switch rails and crossings as these components are subjected to a severe load environment. READ MORE
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5. Influence of rail, wheel and track geometries on wheel and rail degradation
Abstract : For more efficient railway maintenance there is a need to increase the understanding of the influence of operational conditions on wheel and rail degradation. To this end, the chosen primary investigation strategy is to employ dynamic multibody simulations, where operational conditions are altered, to estimate the influence on material deterioration. READ MORE