Experimental study of the influence of the relative humidity of leaves and their link to adhesion losses in the wheel-rail contact
Every autumn, low levels of wheel–rail contact adhesion caused by leaves on the railhead surface are reported by train drivers. These incidents cause problems for the safety and regularity of rail traffic and occur predominantly at the beginning and end of the day when high humidity levels are achie...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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EDP Sciences
2022-01-01
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| Series: | Mechanics & Industry |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mechanics-industry.org/articles/meca/full_html/2022/01/mi220017/mi220017.html |