The wheel-rail contact is an open system contact, which is subjected to various
environmental conditions, such as temperature, humidity, water, and even leaves. All these …

Nowadays, the railway is considered as a means of fast, aggregate and secure
transportation. The issue of the rail and wheel contact is one of the most fundamental …

Abstract A three-dimensional (3D) finite element model that includes the microstructure of
grains and grain boundaries is developed for studying the rolling contact fatigue (RCF) …

The coefficient of friction between railway wheels and rails is crucial to the railway adhesion,
further greatly affecting railway operation and maintenance. Since the wheel–rail system is …

The objective of this study was to explore the effect of alumina particle on improving
adhesion and wear damage of wheel/rail under wet conditions using a rolling–sliding wear …

In addition to contaminants such as dirt, precipitation and leaves, iron oxides are constantly
present on railway wheel and rail surfaces. Iron oxides potentially influences adhesion and …

In contrast to other third-body layers–such as water, oil, sand, and leaves–iron oxides exert
a constant influence on the friction and wear of wheel–rail contact. However, studies that …

The wear of rails and rail wheels is important problem in rail traffic. The change of the shape
of the wheel profile has not only a great influence on the dynamic properties of the vehicle …

This study reports on the tribological behavior of Indian rail track and wheel materials under
different contaminants. A pin-on-disc tribometer was selected for the experimental analysis …

Wear in the railway wheel and rail contact is very closely related to the safety, maintenance
and life cycle cost for the railway industry. An accurate prediction of wear is very important …