Rail Maintenance Planning Using Computerized Rail Forecasting Models

Author(s)Palese, J. W.
Author(s)Zarembski, Allan M.
Date Accessioned2022-05-02T16:19:18Z
Date Available2022-05-02T16:19:18Z
Publication Date1993-06
AbstractThis paper presents the development and use of rail life forecasting models for rail maintenance planning. This class of rail life forecasting models make use of computerized life prediction models to calculate the replacement life of the rail due to its major failure mechanisms, wear and fatigue. By using these mechanistic dependent failure models to predict the life and thus the replacement point of the rail, it is possible to forecast capital, as well as maintenance, requirements; for both short and long term. Also by knowing where and when the rail must be replaced, it permits more accurate planning and scheduling of the; rail maintenance activities. The use of this type of forecasting model on a North American railway is illustrated together with an example of a specific application.en_US
CitationZarembski, A. M., & Palese, J. W., “Rail Maintenance Planning Using Computerized Rail Forecasting Models”, Conference on Track Maintenance Practices on Suburban and Mass Transit Railways, Hong Kong, June 1993.en_US
URLhttps://udspace.udel.edu/handle/19716/30837
KeywordsRail lifeen_US
KeywordsFailure mechanismsen_US
TitleRail Maintenance Planning Using Computerized Rail Forecasting Modelsen_US
TypePresentationen_US
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