The formation of squat defects on the rails has been a major concern to various rail networks throughout the world. Current inspection methods only allow for the squats to be found after the cracks have progressed to a significant depth below the rail surface. This paper details a method for the early detection of squats on the rails using Eddy Current Non-Destructive inspection technique. The method aims at detecting the presence of the squat initiating factors on the rail surface before they have developed into a crack of significant depth which constitutes the squat.
Funding
Category 1 - Australian Competitive Grants (this includes ARC, NHMRC)
History
Start Page
1
End Page
4
Number of Pages
4
Start Date
2011-01-01
Location
Calgary, Canada
Publisher
International Heavy Haul Association Conference
Place of Publication
Calgary, Canada
Peer Reviewed
No
Open Access
No
External Author Affiliations
Centre for Railway Engineering; Institute for Resource Industries and Sustainability (IRIS); Rail Innovation Australia Pty Ltd;