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A Machine Learning Approach for Real-Time Wheel-Rail Interface Friction Estimation

Morinoye O. Folorunso, Michael Watson, Alan Martin, Jacob W. Whittle, Graham Sutherland, Roger Lewis
Journal: Journal of Tribology
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Tribol. September 2023, 145(9): 091102.
Paper No: TRIB-22-1440
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4062373
Published Online: May 12, 2023
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Topics: Friction, Rails, Wheels, Trains, Machine learning
Journal Articles

Study of the Running-In Period in the Twin-Disc Wear Test Using Steel From a Class C Forged Railway Wheel

Yanna Luccidi, Andrei Bavaresco Rezende, Solange Tamara Fonseca, Paulo Roberto Mei
Journal: Journal of Tribology
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Tribol. November 2022, 144(11): 114501.
Paper No: TRIB-22-1053
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054758
Published Online: June 27, 2022
View Article titled, Study of the Running-In Period in the Twin-Disc Wear Test Using Steel From a Class C Forged Railway Wheel
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Topics: Cycles, Disks, Surface roughness, Wear testing, Rail wheels, Wheels, Steel, Rails, Friction
Journal Articles

Numerical Analysis of Transient Wheel-Rail Rolling/Slipping Contact Behaviors

Xiangyun Deng, Yi-Qing Ni, Xiubo Liu
Journal: Journal of Tribology
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Tribol. October 2022, 144(10): 101503.
Paper No: TRIB-22-1023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054592
Published Online: May 31, 2022
View Article titled, Numerical Analysis of Transient Wheel-Rail Rolling/Slipping Contact Behaviors
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Topics: Rails, Traction, Wheels, Friction, Stick-slip, Transients (Dynamics), Wear, Shear stress
Journal Articles

A New Two-Stage Degradation Model for the Preload of Linear Motion Ball Guide Considering Machining Errors

Xiao-Yi Wang, Hu-Tian Feng, Chang-Guang Zhou, Zeng-Tao Chen, Jing-Lun Xie
Journal: Journal of Tribology
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Tribol. May 2022, 144(5): 051202.
Paper No: TRIB-21-1443
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4053625
Published Online: February 8, 2022
View Article titled, A New Two-Stage Degradation Model for the Preload of Linear Motion Ball Guide Considering Machining Errors
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Topics: Errors, Machining, Stress, Wear, Railroad passenger cars, Rails
Journal Articles

Tribological Properties of a New Alloy Laser Cladded on Hypereutectoid Rails

Panahsadat Fasihi, Ralph Abrahams, Peter Mutton, Wenyi Yan
Journal: Journal of Tribology
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Tribol. May 2021, 143(5): 051110.
Paper No: TRIB-21-1060
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4050896
Published Online: April 30, 2021
View Article titled, Tribological Properties of a New Alloy Laser Cladded on Hypereutectoid Rails
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Topics: Alloys, Cladding systems (Building), Lasers, Rails, Wear, Tribology, Fatigue, Disks
Journal Articles

Investigation on the Rolling Contact Fatigue Behaviors of Different Laser Cladding Materials on the Damaged Rail

Tianxing Xie, Liang Zhou, Haohao Ding, Yi Zhu, Wenbin Yang, Qian Xiao, Wenjian Wang, Jun Guo, Qiyue Liu
Journal: Journal of Tribology
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Tribol. May 2021, 143(5): 051108.
Paper No: TRIB-20-1553
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4050690
Published Online: April 19, 2021
View Article titled, Investigation on the Rolling Contact Fatigue Behaviors of Different Laser Cladding Materials on the Damaged Rail
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Topics: Cladding systems (Building), Disks, Lasers, Rails, Wear, Bulk solids, Fatigue, Wheels
Journal Articles

Study on the Influence of Sand Erosion Process on the Wear and Damage of Heat-Treated U75V Rail Steel

Kang Shu, Wen-Jian Wang, Enrico Meli, Hao-Hao Ding, Zhen-Yu Han, Ming Zou, Qi-Yue Liu
Journal: Journal of Tribology
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Tribol. August 2021, 143(8): 081703.
Paper No: TRIB-20-1406
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4049110
Published Online: December 14, 2020
View Article titled, Study on the Influence of Sand Erosion Process on the Wear and Damage of Heat-Treated U75V Rail Steel
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Topics: Damage, Erosion, Particulate matter, Rails, Sands, Steel, Particle size, Wear, Steady state
Journal Articles

A Review on Wear Between Railway Wheels and Rails Under Environmental Conditions

Yi Zhu, Wenjian Wang, Roger Lewis, Wenyi Yan, Stephen R. Lewis, Haohao Ding
Journal: Journal of Tribology
Article Type: Review Articles
J. Tribol. December 2019, 141(12): 120801.
Paper No: TRIB-19-1207
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4044464
Published Online: September 11, 2019
View Article titled, A Review on Wear Between Railway Wheels and Rails Under Environmental Conditions
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Topics: Rails, Wear, Wheels, Temperature
Journal Articles

Real-Time Measurement of Dynamic Wheel-Rail Contacts Using Ultrasonic Reflectometry

Lu Zhou, Henry Brunskill, Martin Pletz, Werner Daves, Stephan Scheriau, Roger Lewis
Journal: Journal of Tribology
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Tribol. June 2019, 141(6): 061401.
Paper No: TRIB-18-1281
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4043281
Published Online: April 16, 2019
View Article titled, Real-Time Measurement of Dynamic Wheel-Rail Contacts Using Ultrasonic Reflectometry
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Topics: Pressure, Rails, Wheels, Stress
Journal Articles

On the Source of the Systematic Error of the Pressure Measurement Film Applied to Wheel–Rail Normal Contact Measurements

Jagoba Lekue, Florian Dörner, Christian Schindler
Journal: Journal of Tribology
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Tribol. March 2018, 140(2): 024501.
Paper No: TRIB-17-1045
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4037358
Published Online: September 25, 2017
View Article titled, On the Source of the Systematic Error of the Pressure Measurement Film Applied to Wheel–Rail Normal Contact Measurements
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Topics: Errors, Finite element model, Pressure, Pressure measurement, Rails, Wheels, Simulation results, Failure
Journal Articles

Simple Thermal Model to Select Electromagnetic Launcher Tribomaterials

Edin E. Balic, Thierry A. Blanchet
Journal: Journal of Tribology
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Tribol. October 2016, 138(4): 041102.
Paper No: TRIB-15-1269
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4032913
Published Online: July 26, 2016
View Article titled, Simple Thermal Model to Select Electromagnetic Launcher Tribomaterials
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Topics: Rails, Wear, Aluminum, Copper
Journal Articles

A Subscale Experimental Investigation on the Influence of Sanding on Adhesion and Rolling Contact Fatigue of Wheel/Rail Under Water Condition

Wanliang Huang, Xi Cao, Zefeng Wen, Wenjian Wang, Qiyue Liu, Minhao Zhu, Xuesong Jin
Journal: Journal of Tribology
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Tribol. January 2017, 139(1): 011401.
Paper No: TRIB-15-1370
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033100
Published Online: July 20, 2016
View Article titled, A Subscale Experimental Investigation on the Influence of Sanding on Adhesion and Rolling Contact Fatigue of Wheel/Rail Under Water Condition
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Topics: Adhesion, Damage, Fatigue, Particulate matter, Rails, Rollers, Sands, Water, Wheels, Rolling contact
Journal Articles

Tribological Behavior of Wheel–Rail Contact Under Different Contaminants Using Pin-On-Disk Methodology

A. Khalladi, K. Elleuch
Journal: Journal of Tribology
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Tribol. January 2017, 139(1): 011102.
Paper No: TRIB-15-1381
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033051
Published Online: July 20, 2016
View Article titled, Tribological Behavior of Wheel–Rail Contact Under Different Contaminants Using Pin-On-Disk Methodology
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Topics: Cements (Adhesives), Disks, Friction, Rails, Sands, Sulfur, Tribology, Wear, Wheels, Railroads
Journal Articles

Lagrangian Explicit Finite Element Modeling for Spin-Rolling Contact

Xiangyun Deng, Zhiwei Qian, Rolf Dollevoet
Journal: Journal of Tribology
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Tribol. October 2015, 137(4): 041401.
Paper No: TRIB-14-1268
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030709
Published Online: October 1, 2015
View Article titled, Lagrangian Explicit Finite Element Modeling for Spin-Rolling Contact
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Topics: Finite element model, Particle spin, Pressure, Rolling contact, Rotation, Shear stress, Spin (Aerodynamics), Stress, Wheels, Deformation
Journal Articles

Thermal Stress Analysis of a Railway Wheel in Sliding-Rolling Motion

Péter T. Zwierczyk, Károly Váradi
Journal: Journal of Tribology
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Tribol. July 2014, 136(3): 031401.
Paper No: TRIB-13-1179
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027544
Published Online: May 12, 2014
View Article titled, Thermal Stress Analysis of a Railway Wheel in Sliding-Rolling Motion
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Topics: Braking, Heat, Rails, Stress, Temperature, Thermal stresses, Wheels, Rail wheels, Thermal expansion, Transients (Dynamics)
Journal Articles

Vibration and Acoustic Emission Measurements Evaluating the Separation of the Balls and Raceways With Lubricating Film in a Linear Bearing Under Grease Lubrication

Hiroyuki Ohta, Yuko Nakajima, Soichiro Kato, Hideyuki Tajimi
Journal: Journal of Tribology
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Tribol. October 2013, 135(4): 041104.
Paper No: TRIB-12-1113
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024936
Published Online: August 6, 2013
View Article titled, Vibration and Acoustic Emission Measurements Evaluating the Separation of the Balls and Raceways With Lubricating Film in a Linear Bearing Under Grease Lubrication
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Topics: Bearings, Rails, Separation (Technology), Vibration, Viscosity, Railroad passenger cars, Lubrication, Temperature
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Stochastic Analysis of the Wheel-Rail Contact Friction Using the Polynomial Chaos Theory

HyunWook Lee, Corina Sandu, Carvel Holton
Journal: Journal of Tribology
Article Type: Friction And Wear
J. Tribol. July 2012, 134(3): 031601.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4004877
Published Online: June 27, 2012
View Article titled, Stochastic Analysis of the Wheel-Rail Contact Friction Using the Polynomial Chaos Theory
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Topics: Polynomials, Rails, Wheels, Friction, Displacement, Chaos
Journal Articles

Vertical Stiffnesses of Preloaded Linear Guideway Type Ball Bearings Incorporating the Flexibility of the Carriage and Rail

Hiroyuki Ohta, Keisuke Tanaka
Journal: Journal of Tribology
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Tribol. January 2010, 132(1): 011102.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4000277
Published Online: November 10, 2009
View Article titled, Vertical Stiffnesses of Preloaded Linear Guideway Type Ball Bearings Incorporating the Flexibility of the Carriage and Rail
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Topics: Deformation, Railroad passenger cars, Rails, Stiffness, Stress, Ball bearings, Bearings
Journal Articles

Feasibility Study for Real Time Measurement of Wheel-Rail Contact Using an Ultrasonic Array

R. S. Dwyer-Joyce, C. Yao, J. Zhang, R. Lewis, B. W. Drinkwater
Journal: Journal of Tribology
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Tribol. October 2009, 131(4): 041401.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3176992
Published Online: September 21, 2009
View Article titled, Feasibility Study for Real Time Measurement of Wheel-Rail Contact Using an Ultrasonic Array
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Topics: Rails, Reflection, Transducers, Wheels, Stress, Pressure
Journal Articles

Elastic-Plastic Wheel-Rail Thermal Contact on Corrugated Rails During Wheel Braking

Yung-Chuan Chen, Sing-You Lee
Journal: Journal of Tribology
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Tribol. January 2009, 131(1): 011401.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2991163
Published Online: November 26, 2008
View Article titled, Elastic-Plastic Wheel-Rail Thermal Contact on Corrugated Rails During Wheel Braking
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Topics: Braking, Rails, Wheels, Wavelength, Temperature, Pressure