Railways Failure Analysis – Current Trends and Future Directions

Manoj A. Kumbhalkar

doi:10.26706/ijaefea.2.11.20240601

Railways Failure Analysis – Current Trends and Future Directions

Manoj A. Kumbhalkar
International Journal of Analytical, Experimental and Finite Element Analysis
Volume 11: issue 2, June 2024, pp 32-37

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Manoj A. Kumbhalkar¹

Corresponding Author

Department of Mechanical Engineering, JSPM Narhe Technical Campus, Pune

manoj.kumbhalkar@rediffmail.com

Technical Note -- Peer Reviewed

Published online – 30 June 2024

Open Access article under Creative Commons License

Cite this article – Manoj A. Kumbhalkar, “Railways Failure Analysis – Current Trends and Future Directions”, International Journal of Analytical, Experimental and Finite Element Analysis, RAME Publishers, vol. 11, issue 2, pp. 32-37, June 2024.

https://doi.org/10.26706/ijaefea.2.11.20240601

Abstract:-

Railway systems are critical infrastructures supporting global transportation needs. Despite technological advancements, failures in railways continue to pose risks to safety, operational efficiency, and economic stability. This paper provides a concise review of the methodologies employed in railways failure analysis, current challenges, and future perspectives. Emphasis is placed on technological innovations such as Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and predictive maintenance technologies, which are shaping the field.

Index Terms:-

Railways Failure Analysis, Structural Failures, Mechanical Failures, Signal System Failures, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Predictive Maintenance.

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