Effects of decarburization on the wear resistance and damage mechanisms of rail steels subject to contact fatigue

• Published in: Wear Vol. 364-365; pp. 130 - 143
• Main Authors: Zhao, X.J., Guo, J., Wang, H.Y., Wen, Z.F., Liu, Q.Y., Zhao, G.T., Wang, W.J.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 15.10.2016
• Subjects: Rail–wheel tribology; Rolling contact fatigue; Rolling–sliding; Surface analysis; Rolling–sliding; Rail–wheel tribology; Rolling contact fatigue; Surface analysis

Decarburization can remain on the surfaces of rail head steels and affect their wear and damage processes. The current research explored the influence of a decarburized layer on wear resistance and damage behavior of rail materials using a rolling–sliding wear testing machine. A decarburized layer d...