Control of rolling contact fatigue on premium rails in revenue service.
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2014-11-01
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Abstract:Effective rail maintenance strategies are
essential for controlling rolling contact fatigue
(RCF) and reducing wear of rails under heavy
axle load (HAL) operations. In an effort to
optimize rail maintenance strategies in revenue
service, Transportation Technology Center, Inc.
(TTCI) has been investigating top-of-rail (TOR)
friction control and preventative grinding
practices for control of RCF.
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