The report presents the results of an extensive study into the causes of thermally induced wheel failure. Major issues addressed include the effects of wheel plate design, heat-treatment, ability to resist thermal damage, the relationship between discoloration and residual stress reversal, and the amount of brake energy required to cause changes in the residual stress in a wheel. Results of the study show that heat-treated, curved plate (low stress) wheels are the most resistant to thermal and mechanical damage and, therefore, resistant to failure.
Wheel Failure Mechanisms of Railroad Cars. Final Report. Volume 2 (Technical Task Summaries)
1987
616 pages
Report
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English
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