Journal•ISSN: 0373-5346
Railway Gazette international
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About: Railway Gazette international is an academic journal. The journal publishes majorly in the area(s): Track (rail transport) & Train. It has an ISSN identifier of 0373-5346. Over the lifetime, 343 publications have been published receiving 879 citations.
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TL;DR: In this paper, a whole life model was developed by the University of Sheffield using data from AEAT Rail at Derby to predict and control the degradation processes occurring in the rail as a result of cyclic loading by the wheels.
Abstract: In the UK, the Hatfield derailment in 2000 was caused by gauge corner cracking, which is a form of rolling contact fatigue. The cracking initiation and crack propagation processes that occur in rails as a result of contact between wheels and rails are described. Crack initiation and growth in rails depends on axle load, speed, cant, the quality of the rail surface, wheel roundness, track stiffness, and vehicle suspensions. A whole life model was developed by the University of Sheffield using data from AEAT Rail at Derby to predict and control the degradation processes occurring in the rail as a result of cyclic loading by the wheels.
48 citations
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TL;DR: Newly-APPOINTED PRESIDENT of FEDERAL RAILWAYS of BRAZIL ENG PAULO MUNHOZ DA ROCHA as discussed by the authors revealed his MANAGEMENT and INVESTMENT STRATEGY to RAILWAY GAZETTE
Abstract: SUBTITLE: NEWLY-APPOINTED PRESIDENT OF FEDERAL RAILWAYS OF BRAZIL ENG PAULO MUNHOZ DA ROCHA REVEALS HIS MANAGEMENT AND INVESTMENT STRATEGY TO RAILWAY GAZETTE
37 citations
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TL;DR: In this paper, it was suggested that a similar but more complex slip-stick phenomenon may lie at the root of short-wave corrugations even on straight track, but there is still some way to go before solutions can be identified.
Abstract: The rail corrugation problem is getting worse; grinding or planing merely alleviates the symptoms. Long wave corrugations in sharp curves used by EMUs probably result from wear caused by lateral vibration of the outer rail as wheelsets suffer periodic sideways slip. It appears likely that a similar but more complex slip-stick phenomenon exciting lateral vibration of the rails may lie at the root of short-wave corrugations, even on straight track. But there is still some way to go before solutions can be identified.
24 citations
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TL;DR: In this article, the authors examined the merits of various improvements now under investigation by the DB, which includes rubber and plastic pads between rail and sleeper, the HM fastening, and longer sleepers at 60 rather than 65 cm centres.
Abstract: Experience in the late 1960s with speeds of up to 200 km/h led to an urgent reappraisal of the structural behaviour of track components under the very large stresses imposed. Prof. Dr.-ing. J. Eisenmann of Munich Technical University examines the merits of various improvements now under investigation by the DB, which includes rubber and plastic pads between rail and sleeper, the HM fastening, and longer sleepers at 60 rather than 65 cm centres.
19 citations
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TL;DR: In this article, the authors take a technical look at how under-sleeper pads mitigate ground-borne vibration and noise, and conclude that the choice of material is crucial, in order to be effective, and further research is needed.
Abstract: Under-sleeper pads, which are primarily used to improve the stability and wear of ballasted track, are also proving to be a cost-effective way to reduce the transmission of ground-borne vibration and noise. This article takes a technical look at just how these pads mitigate these unwelcome side effects, complete with mathematical models and illustrations. The research concludes that the choice of material is crucial, in order to be effective, and further research is needed.
16 citations