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Analysis on wheel-rail contact of 65-m radio telescope

  • CAS - Shanghai Astronomical Observatory
  • Harbin Institute of Technology
  • CETC

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Abstract

Based on the Hertz linear elastic contact theory, the maximum contact pressure and contact width of wheel-rail are obtained. It follows the oval distribution regularly in combination with the formulation of contact pressure. Referring to contact width, the contact area is defined by redevelopment. Nonlinear contact problem has been analyzed by applying three-dimensional finite element model. It is shown that their variation trends are in excellent agreements followed by comparisons between theoretical and numerical results. The fatigue life of rail is predicted based on contact fatigue theory. The fatigue strength is checked in terms of the maximum contact stress. It is shown that life requirement is met. The analysis of static contact and dynamic fatigue ensures the structure security to the wheel-rail of 65 meter radio telescope.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2011 International Conference on Electric Technology and Civil Engineering, ICETCE 2011 - Proceedings
Pages107-110
Number of pages4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2011
Event2011 International Conference on Electric Technology and Civil Engineering, ICETCE 2011 - Lushan, China
Duration: 22 Apr 201124 Apr 2011

Publication series

Name2011 International Conference on Electric Technology and Civil Engineering, ICETCE 2011 - Proceedings

Conference

Conference2011 International Conference on Electric Technology and Civil Engineering, ICETCE 2011
Country/TerritoryChina
CityLushan
Period22/04/1124/04/11

Keywords

  • Hertz contact theory
  • fatigue
  • nonlinear FEM
  • radio telescope
  • wheel-rail contact

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