Abstract: A model is presented to predict the initial phase of the formation of corrugation. The basic idea of the model is a feedback loop between high-frequency dynamics of wheelset and track coupled by the contact mechanics and a damaging process (wear). The model allows for the prediction of local corrugation growth rates, corrugation patterns along the rail with corresponding amplitude spectra and global corrugation growth rates. Parameter studies are presented to show the influence of track and wheelset on the formation of corrugation.
Publication Year: 1994
Publication Date: 1994-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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