Understanding the wheel/rail transfer mechanism in liquid friction modifier carry-down
In the rail road industry liquid friction modifiers (LFM’s) are used on the top of rail (TOR) between the wheel/rail interface to reduce curve noise, lateral forces, rail wear and fuel consumption. The friction modifier may be applied to the rail via a track side applicator and is carried down by...
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University of British Columbia
2017
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/2429/61359 |