A dynamic 3D finite element model for the calculation of profile degradation in the switch panel is presented. The model includes the contact between wheel and rail, as well as the contact between switch rail and stock rail to allow an elastic relative movement between the two rails. Break-outs of the switch rail tip can be facilitated by this relative movement and the stresses and strains at this interface are calculated. The profile degradation of the switch rail due to contact loading between wheel flange and switch rail is numerically simulated considering the cyclic plastic deformation of the rail material. The sliding wear is evaluated separately and superimposed to the geometrical change caused by the plastic deformation.


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    Title :

    A finite element modelling approach for the numerical analysis of switch rail contact loading and cyclic profile degradation


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    Publication date :

    2023-02-01


    Size :

    9 pages




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English





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