Abstract A three-dimensional (3D) finite element model that includes the microstructure of
grains and grain boundaries is developed for studying the rolling contact fatigue (RCF) …

The influences of laser dispersed quenching (LDQ) technology on the rolling contact wear
and fatigue of U71Mn rail were investigated numerically. Firstly, based on the improved …

The rail profile irregular variation and wheel-rail relationships complexity at the gap in the
frog enhance the wheel-rail impact forces, frequently resulting in rolling fatigue damage …

It is of particular importance to be able to properly describe the complex alternating loads on
a high-speed turnout, in order to accurately analyse fatigue damage and predict the fatigue …

The rail is subjected to cyclic stress and plastic deformation, excessive accumulation of
which can promote rail degradation. A finite element (FE) model of three-dimensional (3D) …

The wear of the all-metal progressive cavity pump (AMPCP) has become one of the main
concerns from various field applications of oil production. This work systematically reveals …

The present work evaluates the plastic strain accumulation on railway rails for heavy-haul
transportation and the effect of them on the life cycle and the stress-strain responses …

This paper aims to propose a new and fast method to estimate the multiaxial non-
proportional elastic–plastic stress and strain time histories developed in rails due to rolling …

Predicting railhead damage due to multiple wheel passes in railway operations can be
computationally demanding, especially when accounting for the rail's inelastic material …

In the railway systems, induced contact between wheels and rails creates maximum shear
stress around the contact surfaces. These shear stresses vary with the wheel's rolling and …