Optimizing Rail System Stability: Investigating Wear Patterns in Adjustable Steel Washer Equipped Base Plate Designs

• Main Authors: Goh, Ching Pang, Tan, Weng Chun
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: INTI International University 2023
• Subjects: T Technology (General); TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General); TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
• Online Access: http://eprints.intimal.edu.my/1901/1/joit2023_31.pdf; http://eprints.intimal.edu.my/1901/; http://ipublishing.intimal.edu.my/joint.html

The rail fastening system is a critical component ensuring the secure attachment of rails, thereby playing a pivotal role in track safety and the prevention of derailments. Key constituents, including rail clamps, tensioning bolts, washers, elastomer pads, and base plates, collectively contrib...