Fatigue of Rail Wheels

Ranjit Patil

Abstract: The analysis of rolling contact fatigue differs from the ?classic? fatigue analysis in several aspects. It is also important to summarize the studies which has been already done on rolling contact fatigue specifically related to rail wheels. The paper below gives brief idea about studies related to rolling contact fatigue calculation, damage, Dang van criteria etc.

Keywords: Rolling contact fatigue, Dang van, rail wheels fatigue