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First published 2024-10

Rail profile optimization of a subway’s sharp curve considering multiple curve sections and metal removal

Shuguo Wang, Jingmang Xu, Caiwei Liu [...]

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers,Part F: Journal of Rail and Rapid Transit

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First published 2026

Characterization of rail wear and wheel-rail contact compatibility in China’s high-speed railway network

Jijun Gong, Jianfeng Sun, Lai Wei [...]

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers,Part F: Journal of Rail and Rapid Transit

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First published 2018-4

Evaluation of wheel profile measurements by means of the contact-point function for the wheel–rail interface

Matthias Asplund, Matti Rantatalo

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers,Part F: Journal of Rail and Rapid Transit

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First published 2025

The influence of different worn wheel profiles on vehicle dynamic performance and wear under traction conditions

Aihua Zhu, Chao Quan, Dongping Long [...]

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers,Part F: Journal of Rail and Rapid Transit

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First published 2016-1

Methods to calculate accurate wheel/rail contact positions and static contact stress levels

Longwen Huang, Zhengmei Li, Liuxiang Li [...]

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers,Part F: Journal of Rail and Rapid Transit

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First published 2022-11

An investigation into the influence of wheel–rail contact relationships on the carbody hunting stability of an electric locomotive

Wei Li, Qinghua Guan, Maoru Chi [...]

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers,Part F: Journal of Rail and Rapid Transit

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First published 2016-12

Modelling of nonlinear hunting instability for a high-speed railway vehicle equipped by hollow worn wheels

J Alizadeh Kaklar, R Ghajar, H Tavakkoli

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers,Part K: Journal of Multi-body Dynamics

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First published 2023-5

Effects of flange wear on dynamic vehicle-turnout interaction

Chaojiang Hao, Jiayin Chen, Xu Sun [...]

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers,Part F: Journal of Rail and Rapid Transit

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First published 2016-1

Effects of profile wear on wheel–rail contact conditions and dynamic interaction of vehicle and turnout

Jingmang Xu, Ping Wang, Li Wang [...]

Advances in Mechanical Engineering

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First published 2025

The effect of wheel wear on rail rolling contact fatigue and curve negotiation performance on heavy haul lines

Yayun Qi, Xing He, Rui Zou [...]

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers,Part F: Journal of Rail and Rapid Transit

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