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Biography
After graduating with a first class degree in Mechanical Engineering at Manchester Metropolitan University, Adam undertook a PhD research programme investigating the fatigue and durability performance of truck components using a combination of in-field testing and computer simulation. This PhD was part of the EPSRC ‘Total Technology’ framework and was conducted in collaboration with Leyland Trucks.
Following the completion of his PhD in 2004, Adam joined the Rail Technology Unit at Manchester Metropolitan University. During his time at the Rail Technology Unit, Adam built up a wide range of expertise and knowledge in the field of wheel-rail interface engineering, vehicle dynamics simulation and vehicle-track interaction. Adam is a Chartered Mechanical Engineering and a member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
In his current role Adam has led a number of industry sponsored research and enterprise projects for various clients, such as the Rail Safety and Standards Board and Network Rail. These have included the development of new wheel profile designs for the GB rail network and detailed modelling techniques for the evaluation of wear and rolling contact fatigue damage.
Adam joined the University of Huddersfield in July 2012 where he is currently Associate Director for the Institute of Railway Research. In this role Adam hopes to develop further relationships with clients and identify gaps in industrial enterprise, innovation and knowledge exchange for future development of the group.
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Research Expertise and Interests
- Railway asset management
- Improving rail vehicle dynamic performance
- Wheel-rail interface condition monitoring and inspection
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Projects
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Designing steel composition and microstructure to better resist degradation during wheel-rail contact
Bevan, A. & Molyneux-Berry, P.
1/07/15 → 30/06/17
Project: Research
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Rail Breaks Management Strategy – 50 by ‘30
Bevan, A. & Hughes, P.
1/06/19 → 30/10/19
Project: Research
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Smart Maintenance and the Rail Traveller Experience
Iwnicki, S., Bevan, A. & Christodoulides, K.
1/09/17 → 31/08/19
Project: Research
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Rail surface damage management through monitoring and modelling
Boyacioglu, P. & Bevan, A., 1 Feb 2025, In: International Journal of Rail Transportation. 13, 2, p. 231-247 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Power Loss Analysis of Axle Bearings of High-Speed Train Excited by Track Irregularity and Wheel Flat
Luo, Y., Zhang, W., Song, D., Zhang, F., Gu, F., Bevan, A. & Gong, J., 20 Oct 2024, Proceedings of the TEPEN International Workshop on Fault Diagnostic and Prognostic - TEPEN2024-IWFDP. Wang, Z., Zhang, K., Feng, K., Xu, Y. & Yang, W. (eds.). Springer, Cham, Vol. 141. p. 599-609 11 p. (Mechanisms and Machine Science; vol. 141 MMS).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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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
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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
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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 Access3 Citations (Scopus)
Activities
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Comparison of Options for Dynamic Response Analysis of Axle Bearings
Phil Shackleton (Speaker), Adam Bevan (Contributor to Paper or Presentation) & Pete Gowan (Contributor to Paper or Presentation)
25 Oct 2023Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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The UNIfied Conference of DAMAS, InCoME and TEPEN Conferences
Fengshou Gu (Member of programme committee), Pavlos Lazaridis (Member of programme committee), Len Gelman (Member of programme committee), Rakesh Mishra (Member of programme committee), Adam Bevan (Member of programme committee), Joao Pombo (Member of programme committee), Xiuquan Sun (Member of programme committee), Zuolu Wang (Member of programme committee), Helen Miao (Member of programme committee), Ming Luo (Member of programme committee), Bo Liang (Member of programme committee), Zewen Zhou (Member of programme committee), Yinghang He (Member of programme committee), Xiaoyu Zhao (Member of programme committee), Dawei Shi (Member of programme committee) & Zhifeng Hu (Member of programme committee)
29 Aug 2023 → 1 Sep 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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Using wheel impact load detector data for the identification of vehicle defects in freight wagons
Philip Shackleton (Speaker), Krzysztof Sztrauch (Contributor to Paper or Presentation), Bridget Eickhoff (Contributor to Paper or Presentation) & Adam Bevan (Contributor to Paper or Presentation)
8 Jun 2022Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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A Framework for Locomotive Bogie Conditionbased Maintenance (LOCATE)
Farouk Balouchi (Speaker) & Adam Bevan (Contributor to Paper or Presentation)
8 Jun 2022Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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Understanding the influence of imbalanced loading of freight wagons on derailment resistance to improve network safety
Philip Shackleton (Speaker), Gareth Tucker (Contributor to Paper or Presentation), Bridget Eickhoff (Contributor to Paper or Presentation) & Adam Bevan (Contributor to Paper or Presentation)
7 Jun 2022Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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The UKRRIN Centre of Excellence in Rolling Stock
Simon Iwnicki, Adam Bevan, David Crosbee, Joao Pombo & P Antunes
4/12/18
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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