Institute of Railway Research

Research output

Research output per year 2012 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025

• 159 Article
• 92 Conference contribution
• 22 Conference article
• 6 Editorial
• 16 More
  • 5 Review article
  • 4 Commissioned report
  • 3 Chapter
  • 2 Book
  • 1 Paper
  • 1 Patent

Research output per year

Research output per year

Search results

• 2025

  Advanced vibration control strategies for Electro-Hydraulic testing systems focus on sinusoidal Swept-Frequency techniques

  Zhang, L., Liu, Y., Wang, R., Allen, P., Lyu, L. & Feng, J., 1 Mar 2025, In: Measurement. 246, 18 p., 116711.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• 2024

  A Comprehensive Review of Convolutional Neural Networks for Defect Detection in Industrial Applications

  Khanam, R., Hussain, M., Hill, R. & Allen, P., 17 Jul 2024, In: IEEE Access. 12, p. 94250-94295 46 p., 10589380.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  11 Citations (Scopus)

• Adaptable capacity estimation of lithium-ion battery based on short-duration random constant-current charging voltages and convolutional neural networks

  Wang, Z., Zhao, X., Zhen, D., Pombo, J., Yang, W., Gu, F. & Ball, A., 15 Oct 2024, In: Energy. 306, 18 p., 132541.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• A product envelope spectrum generated from spectral correlation/coherence for railway axle box bearing fault diagnosis

  Chen, B., Cheng, Y., Allen, P., Wang, S., Gu, F., Zhang, W. & Ball, A., 15 Feb 2025, In: Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing. 225, 24 p., 112262.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

• BoltVision: A Comparative Analysis of CNN, CCT, and ViT in Achieving High Accuracy for Missing Bolt Classification in Train Components

  Al Rabbani Alif, M., Hussain, M., Tucker, G. & Iwnicki, S., 1 Feb 2024, In: Machines. 12, 2, 26 p., 93.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Comparative Analysis of YOLOv8 and YOLOv10 in Vehicle Detection: Performance Metrics and Model Efficacy

  Sundaresan Geetha, A., Alif, M. A. R., Hussain, M. & Allen, P., 1 Sep 2024, In: Vehicles. 6, 3, p. 1364-1382 19 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  7 Citations (Scopus)

• Dynamic fatigue damage calculation for a high-speed train bogie frame considering the three-dimensional gear meshing

  Han, Y., Crosbee, D., Allen, P., Feng, W., Wang, R. & Yu, J., 28 Jul 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Vehicle System Dynamics. 20 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Dynamic Modeling and Vibration Analysis of Gearbox Bearings for a High-Speed Train with Polygonal Wheel

  Yin, Z., Wang, Z., Ma, L., Zhang, W., Zhang, J. & Allen, P., 6 Sep 2024, In: IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement. 73, 12 p., 10648766.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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• Impact of hydrocarbon exposure on the mechanical properties of rail pads

  Sainz-Aja, J. A., Carrascal, I. A., Ferreño, D., Casado, J., Diego, S., Pombo, J. & Rivas, I., 15 Mar 2024, In: Construction and Building Materials. 419, 11 p., 135561.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Influence of the Friction Modelling Decisions on the Acceptance of the Running Behaviour of a Friction-Damped Locomotive

  Millan, P., Pagaimo, J., Pacheco Magalhaes, H., Antunes, P. & Ambrósio, J., 1 Jan 2024, In: Vehicle System Dynamics. 62, 3, p. 719-738 20 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Locomotives 100%
  • Friction 58%
  • Stick-slip 9%
  • Dynamic analysis 6%
  • Dynamic response 6%
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Modelling, Analysis and Validation of Hydraulic Self-Adaptive Bearings for Elevated Floating Bridges

  Zhang, L., Liu, Y., Yang, T., Wang, R., Feng, J. & Crosbee, D., 18 Dec 2024, In: Sensors. 24, 24, 26 p., 8079.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

• Modelling dynamic pantograph loads with combined numerical analysis

  Jackson, F., Mishra, R., Batista Rebelo, J., Santos, J., Antunes, P., Pombo, J., Pacheco Magalhaes, H., Wills, L. & Askill, M., 1 Mar 2024, In: Railway Engineering Science. 32, p. 81-94 14 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• Propagation trends of cracks situated in bogie frames based on a rigid-flexible coupled vehicle dynamic model

  Han, Y., Crosbee, D., Wang, R., Allen, P. & Feng, W., 26 Dec 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Vehicle System Dynamics. 20 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

• Rail surface damage management through monitoring and modelling

  Boyacioglu, P. & Bevan, A., 9 Apr 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: International Journal of Rail Transportation. 17 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Supporting the Management of Rolling Stock Maintenance with an Ontology-Based Virtual Depot

  Louadah, H., Papadakis, E., McCluskey, L. & Tucker, G., 1 Feb 2024, In: Applied Sciences (Switzerland). 14, 3, 26 p., 1220.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Time delay in a mechatronic Power-HIL system: Analysis and model-based compensation

  Schirrer, A., Machado Dos Santos, J., Grujic, M., Zulehner, J., Weichselbaumer, M., Antunes, P., Pombo, J., Hametner, C. & Jakubek, S., 1 Mar 2024, In: Control Engineering Practice. 144, 12 p., 105832.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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  • Hardware-in-the-loop 100%
  • Mechatronics 76%
  • Systems Analysis 56%
  • Time Delay 44%
  • Model-based 42%
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Track and Catenary Reconstruction from Aerial Images for the Realistic Analysis of Rail Electrification Systems

  Rebelo, J. M., Antunes, P., Ambrósio, J. & Pombo, J., 1 Feb 2024, In: Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part F: Journal of Rail and Rapid Transit. 238, 2, p. 185-195 11 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  1 Citation (Scopus)
• 2023

  A full generalization of the Gini index for bearing condition monitoring

  Chen, B., Song, D., Gu, F., Zhang, W., Cheng, Y., Ball, A., Bevan, A. & Gu, J. X., 1 Apr 2023, In: Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing. 188, 23 p., 109998.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

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  • Condition monitoring 100%
  • Roller bearings 17%
  • Contamination 15%
  • Health 11%
  • Computer simulation 8%
  29 Citations (Scopus)

• Challenges and methodology for pre-processing measured and new rail profiles to efficiently simulate wheel-rail interaction in switches and crossings

  Bezin, Y., Sambo, B., Magalhaes, H., Kik, W., Megna, G. & Costa, J. N., 1 Mar 2023, In: Vehicle System Dynamics. 61, 3, p. 799-820 22 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Rails 100%
  • Wheels 94%
  • Switches 84%
  • Geometry 35%
  • Interpolation 24%
  8 Citations (Scopus)

• Considering the interaction of switch and stock rails in modelling vehicle-track interaction in a switch panel diverging route

  Sebes, M. & Bezin, Y., 1 Mar 2023, In: Vehicle System Dynamics. 61, 3, p. 765-781 17 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Rails 100%
  • Switches 84%
  • Point contacts 17%
  • Wheels 11%
  • Wear of materials 10%
  6 Citations (Scopus)

• Expanded statistical analysis of squats on the Great Britain (GB) mainline network

  Tucker, G., Sztrauch, K., Bevan, A., Muhamedsalih, Y., Hawksbee, S., Shackleton, P., Mistry, P., Whitney, B. & Burstow, M., 1 Nov 2023, In: Heliyon. 9, 11, 16 p., e21112.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

• Finite element analysis of a crossing panel under dynamic moving load – effect of support conditions and implications on foot fatigue

  Alizadeh Otorabad, H., Bezin, Y., Grossoni, I. & Mascarenhas Jorge, P., 1 May 2023, In: Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part F: Journal of Rail and Rapid Transit. 237, 5, p. 563-575 13 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Fatigue of materials 100%
  • Finite element method 89%
  • Modal analysis 30%
  • Dynamic loads 28%
  • Transient analysis 27%
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Leaves on the line: Characterising leaf based low adhesion on railway rails

  Lewis, R., Trummer, G., Six, K., Stow, J., Alturbeh, H., Bryce, B., Shackleton, P. & Johnstone, L. B., 1 Jul 2023, In: Tribology International. 185, 11 p., 108529.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • rails 100%
  • leaves 88%
  • Adhesion 77%
  • Leaf Like Crystal 72%
  • Rails 71%
  7 Citations (Scopus)

• Multibody simulation benchmark for dynamic vehicle–track interaction in switches and crossings: results and method statements

  Bezin, Y., Pålsson, B. A., Kik, W., Schreiber, P., Clarke, J., Beuter, V., Sebes, M., Persson, I., Pacheco Magalhaes, H., Wang, P. & Klauser, P., 1 Mar 2023, In: Vehicle System Dynamics. 61, 3, p. 660-697 38 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Rails 100%
  • Switches 84%
  • Wheels 70%
  • Application programs 26%
  • Kinematics 23%
  24 Citations (Scopus)

• Optimisation of wheelset maintenance by using a reduced flange wear wheel profile

  Muhamedsalih, Y., Tucker, G. & Stow, J., 1 Feb 2023, In: Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part F: Journal of Rail and Rapid Transit. 237, 2, p. 253-265 13 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Flanges 100%
  • Wheels 77%
  • Wear of materials 70%
  • Rails 19%
  • Fatigue of materials 11%
  6 Citations (Scopus)

• Out-of-round railway wheels and polygonisation

  Iwnicki, S., Nielsen, J. C. O. & Tao, G., 1 Jul 2023, In: Vehicle System Dynamics. 61, 7, p. 1785-1828 44 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  34 Citations (Scopus)

• Parametric analysis of railway infrastructure for improved performance and lower life-cycle costs using machine learning techniques

  Sainz-Aja, J. A., Ferreño, D., Pombo, J., Carrascal, I. A., Casado, J., Diego, S. & Castro, J., 1 Jan 2023, In: Advances in Engineering Software. 175, 16 p., 103357.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Axles 100%
  • Life cycle 79%
  • Rails 78%
  • Soils 72%
  • Machine learning 67%
  5 Citations (Scopus)

• Prediction of slab track settlement using an innovative 3D train-track numerical tool: Full-Scale laboratory validation

  Matias, S. R., Ferreira, P. A., Sainz-Aja, J. A. & Pombo, J., 8 Dec 2023, In: Construction and Building Materials. 408, 7 p., 133438.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Reducing wheel–rail surface damage by incorporating hydraulic damping in the Bogie primary suspension

  Qu, C., Li, Y., Jiang, J. Z., Tucker, G. J., Neild, S. A., Smith, M. C., Gleeson, A., Odetunde, S. & Muhamedsalih, Y., 1 Aug 2023, In: Vehicle System Dynamics. 61, 8, p. 1916-1936 21 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Hydraulics 100%
  • Damping 99%
  • Stiffness 90%
  • Rails 22%
  • Wheels 20%
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• Using Event Data to Build Predictive Engine Failure Models

  Mistry, P., Hughes, P., Gunasekaran, A., Tucker, G. & Bevan, A., 1 Jul 2023, In: Machines. 11, 7, 19 p., 704.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Wheel-rail contact models in the presence of switches and crossings

  Pacheco Magalhaes, H., Marques, F., Antunes, P., Flores, P., Pombo, J., Ambrósio, J., Qazi, A., Sebes, M., Yin, H. & Bezin, Y., 1 Mar 2023, In: Vehicle System Dynamics. 61, 3, p. 838-870 33 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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  • Rails 100%
  • Wheels 94%
  • Switches 84%
  • Computational efficiency 45%
  • Dynamic analysis 21%
  21 Citations (Scopus)
• 2022

  An Authorisation Framework for Actively-Controlled Running Gear

  Goodall, R., Riccardo, L., Hughes, P. & Persson, R., 1 Oct 2022, In: Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part F: Journal of Rail and Rapid Transit. 236, 9, p. 1070-1079 10 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

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  • Mechatronics 100%
  • Gears 77%
  • Electronic equipment 75%

• A novel dynamics model of a trailer bogie brake system and its application in stability analysis

  Wang, Q., Wang, Z., Mo, J., Gebreyohanes, M., Wang, R. & Allen, P., 1 Jun 2022, In: Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing. 172, 24 p., 108966.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

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  • Light trailers 100%
  • Brakes 78%
  • Dynamic models 65%
  • Braking 27%
  • Stiffness 19%
  24 Citations (Scopus)

• At the limit? Using operational data to estimate train driver human reliability

  Harrison, C., Stow, J., Ge, X., Gregory, J., Gibson, H. & Monk, A., 1 Oct 2022, In: Applied Ergonomics. 104, 8 p., 103795.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

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  • driver 100%
  • Big Data 65%
  • Task Performance and Analysis 52%
  • Big data 43%
  • Rails 40%
  5 Citations (Scopus)

• Derailment study of railway cargo vehicles using a response surface methodology

  Pagaimo, J., Pacheco Magalhaes, H., Costa, J. & Ambrosio, J., 1 Jan 2022, In: Vehicle System Dynamics. 60, 1, p. 309-334 26 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

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  • Derailments 100%
  • Unloading 12%
  • Design of experiments 11%
  • Wheels 9%
  • Computer simulation 6%
  23 Citations (Scopus)

• Dynamic analysis of enhanced gear transmissions in the vehicle-track coupled dynamic system of a high-speed train

  Wang, Z., Yin, Z., Allen, P., Wang, R., Xiong, Q. & Zhu, Y., 1 Aug 2022, In: Vehicle System Dynamics. 60, 8, p. 2716-2738 23 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

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  • Dynamic analysis 100%
  • Gears 95%
  • Dynamical systems 90%
  • Dynamic models 6%
  • Wheels 6%
  18 Citations (Scopus)

• Enhancing pantograph-catenary dynamic performance using an inertance-integrated damping system

  Zhu, M., Zhang, S. Y., Jiang, J. Z., Macdonald, J., Neild, S., Antunes, P., Pombo, J., Cullingford, S., Askill, M. & Fielder, S., 1 Jun 2022, In: Vehicle System Dynamics. 60, 6, p. 1909-1932 24 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

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  • Pantographs 100%
  • Damping 55%
  • Time domain analysis 15%
  • Modal analysis 12%
  • Rails 10%
  15 Citations (Scopus)

• IGIgram: An improved Gini index-based envelope analysis for rolling bearing fault diagnosis

  Chen, B., Song, D., Cheng, Y., Zhang, W., Huang, B. & Muhamedsalih, Y., 30 Jun 2022, In: Journal of Dynamics, Monitoring and Diagnostics JDMD. 1, 2, p. 111-124 14 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Roller bearings 100%
  • Frequency bands 79%
  • Failure analysis 77%
  • Axles 32%
  52 Citations (Scopus)

• Influence of Shear Effects on the Characteristics of Axisymmetric Wave Propagation in a Buried Fluid-Filled Pipe

  Lu, P., Sheng, X., Gao, Y. & Wang, R., 15 Jun 2022, In: Chinese Journal of Mechanical Engineering (English Edition). 35, 1, 10 p., 74.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Wave propagation 100%
  • Pipe 71%
  • Fluids 60%
  • Leak detection 22%
  • Equations of motion 16%
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Modelling and Analysis of Power-Regenerating Potential for High-Speed Train Suspensions

  Wang, R., Allen, P., Song, Y. & Wang, Z., 1 Mar 2022, In: Sustainability. 14, 5, 22 p., 2542.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • high-speed train 100%
  • transport system 44%
  • railway 44%
  • German Federal Railways 43%
  • speed 40%
  5 Citations (Scopus)

• Prediction of track settlement at high-speed railway transitions between embankment and bridge in the proximity of a turnout

  Grossoni, I., Hawksbee, S., Jorge, P., Bezin, Y. & Magalhaes, H., 1 Nov 2022, In: Transportation Geotechnics. 37, 16 p., 100879.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • high-speed railway 100%
  • Turnout 98%
  • Embankments 81%
  • German Federal Railways 77%
  • Railway 69%
  10 Citations (Scopus)

• The effect of 3D wear state of wheel polygon on wheel-rail system dynamics

  Cui, D., Zhang, X., Wang, R., An, B. & Li, L., 1 Sep 2022, In: Vehicle System Dynamics. 60, 9, p. 3109-3126 18 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

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  • Rails 100%
  • Dynamical systems 96%
  • Wheels 94%
  • Wear of materials 85%
  • Flanges 26%
  18 Citations (Scopus)

• Vibration Reduction in Ballasted Track Using Ballast Mat: Numerical and Experimental Evaluation by Wheelset Drop Test

  Hou, B., Wang, D., Wang, B., Chen, X. & Pombo, J., 10 Feb 2022, In: Applied Sciences (Switzerland). 12, 4, p. 1-17 17 p., 1844.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • drop tests 100%
  • ballast 91%
  • Drop 54%
  • vibration 41%
  • evaluation 39%
  10 Citations (Scopus)

• Virtual pantograph-catenary environment for control development based on a co-simulation approach

  Ramalho, P., Antunes, P., Ambrósio, J. & Pissara, S., 1 Jun 2022, In: Multibody System Dynamics. 55, 1-2, p. 241-265 25 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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  • Co-simulation 100%
  • Pantograph 86%
  • Catenary 81%
  • Pantographs 77%
  • Simulation Environment 38%
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Wheel Wear Performance Assessment and Model Validation Using HAROLD Full Scale Test Rig

  Boyacioglu, P., Bevan, A., Allen, P., Bryce, B. & Foulkes, S., 1 Apr 2022, In: Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part F: Journal of Rail and Rapid Transit. 236, 4, p. 406-417 12 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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  • Wheels 100%
  • Wear of materials 91%
  • Computer simulation 19%
  • Testing 18%
  • Flanges 18%
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Yaw Compensation and Yaw Relaxation Controls for Active Steering of Railway Wheelsets via Electromechanical Actuators

  Liu, X., Goodall, R. & Iwnicki, S., 1 Jan 2022, In: Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part F: Journal of Rail and Rapid Transit. 236, 1, p. 70-79 10 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Electromechanical actuators 100%
  • Relaxation 64%
  • Compensation and Redress 52%
  • Stiffness 32%
  • Axles 25%
  9 Citations (Scopus)
• 2021

  Active control of independently-rotating wheels with gyroscopes and tachometers - simple solutions for perfect curving and high stability performance: simple solutions for perfect curving and high stability performance

  Liu, X., Goodall, R. & Iwnicki, S., 1 Nov 2021, In: Vehicle System Dynamics. 59, 11, p. 1719-1734 16 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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  • Tachometers 100%
  • Gyroscopes 71%
  • Wheels 53%
  • Vehicle wheels 23%
  • Axles 18%
  6 Citations (Scopus)

• A Finite Element Methodology to Model Flexible Tracks with Arbitrary Geometry for Railway Dynamics Applications

  Costa, J., Antunes, P., Pacheco Magalhaes, H., Pombo, J. & Ambrsio, J., 1 Oct 2021, In: Computers and Structures. 254, 14 p., 106519.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

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  • Railway 100%
  • Wheel 82%
  • Rails 60%
  • Finite Element 56%
  • Mechanics 53%
  22 Citations (Scopus)

• A novel methodology to automatically include general track flexibility in railway vehicle dynamic analyses

  Costa, J., Antunes, P., Pacheco Magalhaes, H., Pombo, J. & Ambrsio, J., 1 Apr 2021, In: Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part F: Journal of Rail and Rapid Transit. 235, 4, p. 478-493 16 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

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  • Rails 100%
  • Geometry 47%
  • Dynamic analysis 35%
  12 Citations (Scopus)

• A practical three-dimensional wheel-rail interaction element for dynamic response analysis of vehicle-track systems

  Liu, Y., Montenegro, P. A., Gu, Q., Guo, W., Calçada, R. & Pombo, J., 1 Oct 2021, In: Computers and Structures. 254, 27 p., 106581.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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  • Dynamic Response 100%
  • Wheel 86%
  • Dynamic response 63%
  • Rails 63%
  • Wheels 59%
  19 Citations (Scopus)