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Lookup NU author(s): Dr Sadegh NadimiORCiD, Joseph Butterfield
This is the authors' accepted manuscript of a conference proceedings (inc. abstract) published in its final definitive form in 2022. For re-use rights please refer to the publishers terms and conditions.
This paper presents an assessment of newly-developed conductive adhesion materials (Products A-D) in comparison to standard rail sand used in Britain. The particles were characterised to assess their densities, and size and shape distributions. Bulk behaviour was assessed through three characteristics: angle of repose, bulk shear strength, and particle breakage index. Materials were then assessed using a high pressure torsion approach to measure their effects on adhesion and electrical resistance in dry, wet, and leaf contaminated conditions. It was resolved that all products produced better conductivity than GB rail sand and Product D should be considered for future field testing.
Author(s): Skipper W, Nadimi S, Gutsulyak DV, Butterfield JG, Lewis R
Publication type: Conference Proceedings (inc. Abstract)
Publication status: Published
Conference Name: 12th International Conference on Contact Mechanics and Wear of Rail/Wheel Systems (CM2022)
Year of Conference: 2022
Online publication date: 04/09/2022
Acceptance date: 04/09/2022
Date deposited: 27/03/2024
ePrints DOI: 10.57711/e8p5-sv69
