Abstract
The performance of existing ultrasonic and magnetic flux leakage techniques in detecting rail surface-breaking defects such as head checks and gauge corner cracking is currently inadequate during high-speed inspection. Moreover, eddy current sensors are adversely affected from even minor lift-off effects. Early detection of rolling contact fatigue (RCF) defects is important in order to control crack growth through sufficient and timely rail head grinding. This paper will present a detailed analysis of Alternating Current Field Measurement (ACFM) data obtained during simulated rail inspection experiments using an ACFM micro pencil probe and a TSC Amigo System to detect RCF defects. (2012) by the British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing. All rights reserved.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | 51st Annual Conference of the British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing 2012, NDT 2012 |
| Publisher | British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing |
| Pages | 157-164 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781622764372 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2012 |
| Event | 51st Annual Conference of the British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing 2012, BINDT 2012 - Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Duration: 11 Sept 2012 → 13 Sept 2012 |
Conference
| Conference | 51st Annual Conference of the British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing 2012, BINDT 2012 |
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| Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
| City | Northamptonshire |
| Period | 11/09/12 → 13/09/12 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Computational Mechanics
- Mechanics of Materials
- Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality
- Materials Science (miscellaneous)