On the influence of conformity on wheel–rail rolling contact mechanics.pdfVIP

Tribology International 103 (2016) 647–667 Contents lists available at ScienceDirect Tribology International journal homepage: /locate/triboint On the in?uence of conformity on wheel–rail rolling contact mechanics Julio Blanco-Lorenzo, Javier Santamaria n, Ernesto G. Vadillo, Nekane Correa Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Alda. Urquijo s/n, Bilbao, 48013 Spain article info Article history: Received 20 May 2016 Received in revised form 19 July 2016 Accepted 24 July 2016 Available online 28 July 2016 Keywords: Wheel–rail contact Conformal contact Ro