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Ultrasonics for VTI studies

Use of Ultrasonics for VTI studies

Leaders: Henry Brunskill and Roger Lewis, Sheffield University

Description: Ultrasonics have been demonstrated to have many applications for wheel/rail studies, including mapping the wheel/rail contact point and assessing residual stresses.

Status: Sheffield continues to push forward independently. Seeking funding for Neutral Rail Temperature measurements.

Last review: 03AUG17 see link.

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