Analysis of fatigue tests on friction welded tubular specimens associated with the design of a wheelset featuring a friction welded tubular axle (TR-STR-002)

This report gives details of work carried out to assess the fatigue behaviour of a friction welded joint with a view to the design of a tubular axle wheelset featuring such a joint. It describes the friction welding process, the factors affecting the fatigue performance of a friction welded joint...