Wheel/rail contact happens over a very small area (see Chapter 17). In this small area the stresses can cause a variety of defects. Defects or irregularities in either wheel or rail generate sharp peak forces (high frequency forces) in the vehicle and the track (par. 17.7).


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    Title :

    Discrete Track Defects as Cause of Track Deterioration


    Additional title:

    Springer Tracts on Transportation, Traffic


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    2013-01-01


    Size :

    2 pages





    Type of media :

    Article/Chapter (Book)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English




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