The application of fiber‐reinforced polymer (FRP) composite materials and structures in
various industrial sectors is expanding significantly to meet the rising demand for efficient …

A new methodology to estimate costs for wear and Rolling Contact Fatigue (RCF) on rails
that cause a major portion of track maintenance costs is presented. It is demonstrated for a …

In this work, the authors present a detailed train-track interaction model of a long freight train
operation to predict long-term rail surface damage. In addition to vehicles and track …

In this work, the authors present a methodology for assessing running gear with respect to
rolling contact fatigue of wheels and rails. This assessment is based on the wheel/rail …

One of the main problems of railway transport in Russia is the inappropriate development of
infrastructure and the increased transport accident rate. The strategy for the development of …

Featured Application The data obtained during the study will be useful in the development
and construction of innovative rolling stock. The results of the work will also contribute to …

Investigating and managing the wear in wheel-rail interactions is crucial for enhancing
safety, reliability, and efficiency in railway systems while also reducing maintenance costs …

Banbelastningen varierar beroende på vilken rullande materiel som körs på en bana.
Belastningen påverkas i synnerhet av materielens typ, axellasten, marschfarten och skicket …

Track damage due to progressively increasing tonnage, especially due to longer and
heavier freight trains, is one of the major problems faced in the European rail sector. In this …

In the European Railway Sector, track owners and vehicle operators have been separated
for the last decades, which decouples the different railway subsystems (infrastructure …