Mechanisms of Adhesion Increase in Wet Sanded Wheel–Rail Contacts—A DEM-Based Analysis

Mechanisms of Adhesion Increase in Wet Sanded Wheel–Rail Contacts—A DEM-Based Analysis

In railways, problems in braking and traction can be caused by so-called low-adhesion conditions. Adhesion is increased by sanding, where sand grains are blasted towards the wheel–rail contact. Despite the successful use of sanding in practice and extensive experimental studies, the physical mechani...

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Main Authors: Bettina Suhr, William A. Skipper, Roger Lewis, Klaus Six
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-07-01
Series:Lubricants
Subjects:
wheel–rail contact
low adhesion
Discrete Element Method
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4442/13/7/314
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