| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10415651 | Engineering Fracture Mechanics | 2005 | 32 Pages |
Abstract
This paper gives a general introduction to fracture mechanics application to railway components as well as to the papers within this special issue. It is preluded by a brief discussion of various fracture control concepts such as safe-life, fail-safe and damage tolerance. Following this, an introduction to the most important damage tolerance issues of safety relevant railway components such as axles, wheels and rails is provided.
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Authors
Uwe Zerbst, Katrin Mädler, Hartmut Hintze,