Longitudinal rail weld geometry control and assessment criteria

Grossoni, Ilaria, Shackleton, Philip, Bezin, Yann and Jaiswal, Jay (2017) Longitudinal rail weld geometry control and assessment criteria. Engineering Failure Analysis, 80. pp. 352-367. ISSN 1350-6307

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Abstract

This study covers the parametric variations of vehicle and track characteristics to inform on the requirements for an optimum and yet pragmatic control of longitudinal rail weld profile. A statistical study has been carried out using a large set of measured weld profiles (arbitrary mix of flash butt welds and aluminothermic welds) in order to establish relationships between degradation mechanisms and the longitudinal geometry of the finished weld. The potential benefits which would be expected from improved controls over the welded profile, with respect to not only rail running surface damage but also susceptibility to rail breaks and ballast degradation, are demonstrated. Finally, recommendations for the review of the geometric controls of finished weld geometry in the relevant Euro Norms are made.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Geometry assessment; Longitudinal weld profile; Rail fatigue; Vehicle/track interaction; Wheel/rail contact forces
Subjects:	T Technology > T Technology (General) T Technology > TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
Schools:	School of Computing and Engineering
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Depositing User:	Sally Hughes
Date Deposited:	07 Jul 2017 08:30
Last Modified:	03 Oct 2018 01:38
URI:	http://eprints.hud.ac.uk/id/eprint/32378

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