A numerical method using VAMPIRE for modelling the dynamic performance of a wagon passing through a turnout is presented with a special focus on wheel-rail wear. The objective is to investigate the potential benefit for operational strategies with respect to minimising wheel-rail wear. The simulations show that the travel speed significantly affects the wheel-rail wear at turnouts and that due to vehicle-track dynamics an optimal passing speed will exist that will minimise wear.
A numerical method using VAMPIRE modelling for prediction of turnout curve wheel-rail wear
Numerische Methode mit VAMPIRE-Modellbeschreibung zur Verschleißvorhersage in Weichenkurven
2011
10 Seiten
Aufsatz (Konferenz)
Englisch
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