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12 - Aeronautical, Mechanical, Chemical and Manufacturing Engineering
University of Sheffield : A - Mechanical engineering and Advanced manufacturing
Application of Fastsim with variable coefficient of friction using twin disc experimental measurements
This paper represents the output from an international collaboration between tribologists and dynamic modellers (lead, Universitat Politecnica de Valencia anrocar@mcm.upv.es) to highlight deficiencies in wheel/rail contact modelling approaches (used extensively to determine contact and wear by commercial railway operators). The critical output was differences of over 100% in predicted force and rail wear when using modelling data appropriate for wet and lubricated conditions. This work has led to funded research projects with LB Foster Friction Management (contact: Managing Director) to improve this aspect along with friction and wear coefficient inputs to the models.
