Optimizing Rail System Stability: Investigating Wear Patterns in Adjustable Steel Washer Equipped Base Plate Designs
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...
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INTI International University
2023
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| 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 |
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| Summary: | 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 contribute to the system's efficacy. In the context of Malaysia, the base
plate design has remained unchanged for more than a decade. Notably, the adjustable
washer, crucial for absorbing train vibrations, encounters compatibility issues with the teeth
configuration of the base plate. Consequently, excessive rotational force is necessitated
during installation, resulting in initial deformation and wear. This adversely affects the
performance of both the base plate and the rail fastening system. To address these
challenges, this research undertakes a comprehensive investigation and analysis aimed at
enhancing the performance and design of the base plate and its associated components. The
outcomes reveal a redesigned base plate capable of reducing stress on the tooth structure
by an impressive 69.4%. |
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