Rail surface fatigue and wear

Abstract: rail fatigue and wear are degradation processes which drive rail maintenance and replacement, and hence have economic importance in railway operation. The underlying mechanisms of these processes are described, and the importance of their interaction in determining the life of the rail is discussed. Methods for detailed prediction of crack growth rate and rail wear rate are introduced, providing a link between vehicle loads and the rail damage produced.

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