An approximate model to predict near-surface ratcheting of rails under high traction coefficients

Gerald Trummer, Klaus Six, Christof Marte, Peter Dietmaier, Christof Sommitsch

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Abstract

A model to predict the ratcheting behavior of the near-surface material layer under high traction coefficients has been developed. The model explicitly takes into account the longitudinal, lateral and spin creep in determining the displacement increment at the surface due to plastic shear deformation. The model is computationally efficient and allows to perform plasticity calculations based on results from multi-body system simulations.

The approximate model has been validated with results from finite element simulations and calibrated for R260 rail steel with data from twin disc tests. In addition, a parametric study has been performed to show the model behavior as a function of creep, in which the interaction with wear as an independent mechanism is taken into account. Application of the model to results of multi-body system simulations of the metro system in Vienna shows that the prediction of the crack pattern at the rail surface is feasible with the chosen approach
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)28-35
JournalWear
Volume314
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013

Fields of Expertise

  • Mobility & Production

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