Title The importance of rail flaw detection to heavy haul operations
Author Clark, R
Conference 7th International Heavy Haul Conference, Confronting the barriers of heavy haul rail technology, 10-14 June 2001, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Publication Date 2001
Location Server
ARRB library
Abstract Heavy haul railroads present the most demanding environment in which to perform railroad rail inspection. The variables presented to the NDE (Non-Destructive Evaluation) engineer require that much more care be taken in the design and implementation of systems and techniques for the detection of defects in rail. Using a qualitative Rail Inspection Model, this paper will discuss the variables, how they are understood and how they can be described in a quantitative manner. From this foundation, a picture will be built up that focuses on the most important issues the sector of the heavy haul industry faces today. What are the key parameters that need to be addressed and how can this be done? Where possible the information presented will be global, rather than confined to one particular country. New technological developments will be discussed and future needs presented.
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Subjects Modelling
Technology
Maintenance method
Railway track