Abstract: Predicting friction at the wheel-rail interface is a key problem in the rail industry. Current forecasts give regional-level predictions, however, it is well known that friction conditions can change dramatically over a ...

Abstract: Sand particles have been used since the early stages of the railway industry to increase adhesion at the wheel–rail contact. However, there is a limited understanding of how sand particle characteristics affect the ...

Abstract: Abstract. Low adhesion between the wheel and rail interface remains a significant challenge for the railway industry, particularly during the autumn season, leading to delays and safety risks such as station overruns and ...

Abstract: Abstract. Understanding the interaction of skin with surfaces is important as there are many applications where this is important, such as medicine (skin grafts), bioelectronics (sensors, robotic hands, and wearable ...

Abstract: The contact condition between the wheel and the rail is paramount to the lifespan, safety, and smooth operation of any rail network. The wheel/rail contact condition has been estimated, calculated, and simulated successfully ...