An analytical study of rail grinding optimization for rail-head fatigue defect prevention /

been consolidated resulting in the elimination of redundant

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Jones, Scott Laurence
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1997.
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Online Access:Link to OAKTrust copy
Description
Summary:been consolidated resulting in the elimination of redundant
damage. In this study, a model for optimizing a grinding
defects is proposed. The model includes a statistical
defects, one potential cause of train derailment. The
experienced a significant increase in heavy axle loads acting
grinding. Current rail grinding practices involve removal of
increase in the rate of occurrence of rail head fatigue
involve grinding as a means to mitigate internal fatigue
on railroad rails. In addition, railroad operations have
Over the last two decades, the railroad industry has
primary form of maintenance employed by the individual
rail head fatigue analysis, and optimization of a grinding
rail.
railroads to combat the formation of fatigue defects is rail
representation of wheel loads, a rail head stress analysis, a
routes and increased train traffic on the remaining routes.
schedule via mathematical programming. Results from using
schedule which will prevent the formation of internal fatigue
such a way as to double the useful service life of railroad
surface defects and reshaping worn rail, but they do not
These changes in railroad industry practice have caused an
this model indicate that rail grinding might be performed in
Item Description:"Major subject: Civil Engineering".
Vita.
Physical Description:xi, 77 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Also available online.
Issued also on microfiche from Lange Micrographics.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.