Providing predictable and optimised traction and breaking through tribo-chemical understanding of the wheel / rail interface

Kempka, T R (2019) Providing predictable and optimised traction and breaking through tribo-chemical understanding of the wheel / rail interface. PhD thesis, University of Sheffield.

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Supervisors: Lewis, Roger and Falconer, Robert and Ogden, Mark
Keywords: wheel/rail contact oxides traction friction "low adhesion" wheel-rail railway "wet rail" "contact mechanics" tribology
Awarding institution: University of Sheffield
Academic Units: The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Engineering (Sheffield) > Mechanical Engineering (Sheffield)
Depositing User: Mr T R Kempka
Date Deposited: 04 Feb 2020 11:27
Last Modified: 04 Feb 2020 11:27

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