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Finite element analyses of vertical split rim cracks and prediction of failure mode(s)

Last updated on 01 June 2016 3:44

Vertical Split Rim cracks (VSRs) are the most common cause for removal of broken wheels in North American railroad freight service. An understanding of the mechanisms for VSR crack formation is essential in order to take steps to mitigate their occurrence and reduce the frequency of derailments due to this...

Author(s): Dedmon S.;Pilch J.;Hiramatsu S.;Yamamoto Y.;Kato T.

Organisation(s): Standard Steel, LLC ; NSSMC ;

2016

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