Research into enhanced tracks, switches and structures

Risultati finali

Enhanced track design solutions through predictive analyses [Task 3.2; TRL4] (Month 28) The deliverable will compile the work in T3.2. Here innovative solutions in the form of continuous supported track structures, new alloys and welding methods, and optimised ballast track will be presented together with the foundation and selected core components of the Shift2Rail Track structure feasibility evaluation framework.

Report on coordination and quality

Report on scientific & technical coordination and quality assurance (Month 32) Report describing the work on quality assurance and how quality-assured recommendations are forwarded to subsequent Shift2Rail projects

Core S&C issues

– Identifying and Understanding Core S&C Issues [TRL 6] (Month 12) Final summary report into core S&C issues and missing links between existing failures and root causes identified. Operational failures and related whole life costs will be compiled and recommendation for key areas of improvement made.

Communication activities

Dissemination and Exploitation activities (Month 32) Report summarising the results/impacts of all the dissemination, communication and exploitation activities

Track influencing parameters

Enhanced track structure – Status, key influencing parameters and prioritised areas of improvement [Task 3.1; TRL6] (Month 26) The deliverable will compile the work in T3.1. An initial identification of prioritized areas of improvements will also form the skeleton. Missing links between existing failures and root causes will be investigated and the influence of operational conditions highlighted. Operational failures and related costs will be compiled. Requirements for selected optimized solutions (with respect to track, mounting, connection and repairing techniques will be presented together with key areas for inspection and monitoring

Monitoring of tunnels and bridges

Inspection and monitoring techniques for tunnels and bridges [TRL 6] (Month 28] Methods for tunnel inspection, monitoring and assessment will be presented including digital image correlation scanning, data base handling and tunnel condition marking index. A demonstration model will be outlined for structural assessment based on monitoring. Methods for bridge inspection, monitoring and assessment will be presented including non-destructive tests, dynamic behaviour, data base handling and asset management. A demonstration model will be outlined for structural assessment based on monitoring

Improvement of tunnels and bridges

- Improvement of tunnels and bridges [TRL 4] (Month 29) –Tunnel and Bridge repair and strengthening technologies, including demonstrator concepts. Methods will be presented for drainage, transition zones and strengthening with Fibre Reinforced Polymers (FRP) under dynamic loads and for fatigue resistance improvement.

Operational abilities of S&C

Establishing and improving operational abilities of S&C [TRL4] (Month 31) Final summary report into enhanced S&C monitoring, maintenance and operational processes.

Enhanced track operation

–Enhanced inspection, maintenance and operation of track. [Tasks 3.3; TRL5] (Month 31) The deliverable will compile the work in T3.2. Will present the development of highly efficient maintenance practices in terms of improved decision on actions (through extensions to the Shift2Rail Track structure feasibility evaluation framework) and the efficient execution of these. Further, scientific and technical foundation for robust and efficient monitoring and inspection practices are presented.

Design of S&C

Enhanced design of S&C through virtual development and verification [TRL5] (Month 28) Final summary report into the development of a whole system modelling approach for S&C, including new component design enhancements.

Project Identity, website, and brochure and document repository

Project Identity, website, brochure and document repository (Month 6) Production of IN2TRACK brochure with project identify and project background. First draft on document templates website for document sharing and storage including individual user login to be available month 2.

Pubblicazioni

Evaluation of stress intensity factors under multiaxial and compressive conditions using low order displacement or stress field fitting

Autori: Robin Andersson, Fredrik Larsson, Elena Kabo
Pubblicato in: Engineering Fracture Mechanics, Numero 189, 2018, Pagina/e 204-220, ISSN 0013-7944
Editore: Pergamon Press Ltd.
DOI: 10.1016/j.engfracmech.2017.11.015

Modeling of kinematic hardening at large biaxial deformations in pearlitic rail steel

Autori: Knut Andreas Meyer, Magnus Ekh, Johan Ahlström
Pubblicato in: International Journal of Solids and Structures, Numero 130-131, 2018, Pagina/e 122-132, ISSN 0020-7683
Editore: Pergamon Press Ltd.
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2017.10.007

Microstructure and mechanical properties of the running band in a pearlitic rail steel: Comparison between biaxially deformed steel and field samples

Autori: Knut Andreas Meyer, Dimitrios Nikas, Johan Ahlström
Pubblicato in: Wear, Numero 396-397, 2018, Pagina/e 12-21, ISSN 0043-1648
Editore: Elsevier BV
DOI: 10.1016/j.wear.2017.11.003

On the non-proportionality between wheel/rail contact forces and speed during wheelset passage over specific welds

Autori: Nekane Correa, Ernesto G. Vadillo, Javier Santamaria, Julio Blanco-Lorenzo
Pubblicato in: Journal of Sound and Vibration, Numero 413, 2018, Pagina/e 79-100, ISSN 0022-460X
Editore: Academic Press
DOI: 10.1016/j.jsv.2017.10.031

A contact mechanics study of 3D frictional conformal contact

Autori: Julio Blanco-Lorenzo, Javier Santamaria, Ernesto G. Vadillo, Nekane Correa
Pubblicato in: Tribology International, Numero 119, 2018, Pagina/e 143-156, ISSN 0301-679X
Editore: Pergamon Press Ltd.
DOI: 10.1016/j.triboint.2017.10.022

Integrated analysis of dynamic vehicle–track interaction and plasticity induced damage in the presence of squat defects

Autori: Robin Andersson, Peter T. Torstensson, Elena Kabo, Fredrik Larsson, Anders Ekberg
Pubblicato in: Wear, Numero 366-367, 2016, Pagina/e 139-145, ISSN 0043-1648
Editore: Elsevier BV
DOI: 10.1016/j.wear.2016.05.014

3D characterization of rolling contact fatigue crack networks

Autori: Casey Jessop, Johan Ahlström, Lars Hammar, Søren Fæster, Hilmar K. Danielsen
Pubblicato in: Wear, Numero 366-367, 2016, Pagina/e 392-400, ISSN 0043-1648
Editore: Elsevier BV
DOI: 10.1016/j.wear.2016.06.027

Effect of microwave heating damage on the electrical, thermal and mechanical properties of fibre-reinforced cement mortars

Autori: R. Borinaga-Treviño, A. Orbe, J. Norambuena-Contreras, J. Canales
Pubblicato in: Construction and Building Materials, Numero 186, 2018, Pagina/e 31-41, ISSN 0950-0618
Editore: Elsevier BV
DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2018.07.108

A COMPARISON OF TWO FRAMEWORKS FOR KINEMATIC HARDENING IN HYPERELASTO-PLASTICITY

Autori: K. Meyer, M. Ekh
Pubblicato in: 2017
Editore: SCIPEDIA

Rolling contact fatigue assessment of repair rail welds

Autori: Elena Kabo, Anders Ekberg, Michele Maglio
Pubblicato in: 2018
Editore: .

The role of contact mechanics in multiscale modelling of train–track interaction phenomena

Autori: Anders Ekberg, Björn Pålsso
Pubblicato in: 2018
Editore: .

Multi-objective design optimisation of transition zones between different railway track forms

Autori: Emil Aggestam, Jens Nielsen, Andreas Andersson, Martin Li
Pubblicato in: 2018
Editore: .

Simulation and experiment based investigations of squat formation mechanisms

Autori: Bernsteiner, C., Meierhofer, A., Trummer, G., Marte, C., Scheriau, S., Six, K. & Dietmaier, P
Pubblicato in: 2018
Editore: .

Simulation of damage in railway crossings – a comparison of rail steel grades R350HT and rolled Mn13

Autori: Rostyslav Skrypnyk
Pubblicato in: 2018
Editore: .

UIC hosts the Shift2Rail JU Funded IP3 Projects IN2SMART, IN2TRACK and S-CODE Joint Mid-Term Conference in Paris

Autori: .
Pubblicato in: "UIC eNews #583", 2018
Editore: UIC eNews

Shift2Rail Joint Undertaking Funded IP3 Projects IN2SMART, IN2TRACK and S-CODE will hold their mid-term conference in Paris on 24 January 2018

Autori: .
Pubblicato in: "UIC eNews #580", 2018
Editore: UIC

Seventh edition of Transport Research Arena (TRA) in Vienna: UIC steps forward once more

Autori: .
Pubblicato in: 2018
Editore: UIC

In2Track 1st newsletter

Autori: .
Pubblicato in: 2018
Editore: .

Railway Research in Mechanical Engineering

Autori: Roger Lewis
Pubblicato in: 2018
Editore: .

Fatigue life prediction of steel bridges using a small scale monitoring system

Autori: John Leander
Pubblicato in: 2018
Editore: .

Luleå University of Technology acts work with inspection methods for bridges and field tests have been done on bridges on the Iron Ore Line.

Autori: .
Pubblicato in: 2018
Editore: .

Final Conference of the Shift2Rail IP3 Project IN2TRACK held on 22 January 2019 at UIC, Paris

Autori: .
Pubblicato in: 2019
Editore: .

Simulation of plasticity and wear in railway crossings Related to Section 3.4.4 in D2.2.

Autori: Rostyslav Skrypnyk
Pubblicato in: 2018
Editore: Nordic Railway Seminar

Condition monitoring of crossing panels using embedded sensors. The study was performed using the parameterised track model presented in D2.2. Section 3.4.3. Reference to In2Track was given.

Autori: Bjorn Palsson
Pubblicato in: 2018
Editore: The Nordic Railway Seminar

In2Track – Whole system modelling in switches and crossings

Autori: Björn Pålsson
Pubblicato in: 2018
Editore: Board of Chalmers Railway Mechanics competence centre (CHARMEC)

Rail-wheel contact stress and plasticity of a bi-material rail system

Autori: Kate Tomlinson, The University of Sheffield
Pubblicato in: 2018
Editore: 27th Mission of Tribology Research conference

Rail Life Enhancement through Laser Cladding

Autori: Prof Lewis
Pubblicato in: 2018
Editore: UK Rail Research & Innovation Network (UKRRIN) Annual Conference

A broad approach to switch profiles optimisation using multibody dynamics simulation

Autori: Y. Bezin, D. Kostovasilis, S. Neves, B. Sambo and A. Foan
Pubblicato in: 2018
Editore: 4th International Conference on Railway Technology

Squat defects and rolling contact fatigue clusters - Numerical investigations of rail and wheel deterioration mechanisms

Autori: Robin Andersson
Pubblicato in: 2018
Editore: .

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