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Insulated Railway Joints fail mainly because of repeated shocks in the end post region causing loss of insulation (lipping) and eventually leading to broken rails and train derailments. Qualification tests are inadequate as they do not replicate impact loads. A patented joint named ABJ, made of switch rails forged with a very shallow inclined cut and a thick cover joint, is introduced in the paper. ABJ shows no dip angle in the transition area, resulting is smooth wheel-rail transition forces preventing rail damage, impact noise, vibrations and ballast deterioration. It can be installed on standard track and it is tampable.
derailment; Insulated Rail Joints; joint failures; railway noise; track loading; wheel-rail impacts
derailment; Insulated Rail Joints; joint failures; railway noise; track loading; wheel-rail impacts
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