Limitations in size and type of detectable defects in rail flaw inspection

M. L. Peterson, Brandon D. Jeffrey, R. M. Gutkowski

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Abstract

Rail flaw data from commercial railroad rail inspection systems is analyzed. The data is based on experimental work performed at the Transportation Technology Center Inc. Major US railroads provided defective rail that had been removed from service. The rail, containing a variety of defects, was placed into a test track. The test track was used to test and compare the performance of commercial rail flaw detection systems. While 49 defects were present in the test track, 44 defects were used for sizing studies. Data is shown for six test runs from which probability of detection curves are obtained. Data regarding the types of defects that were not detected also provides research needs information for the NDE community.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)306-311
Number of pages6
JournalInsight: Non-Destructive Testing and Condition Monitoring
Volume42
Issue number5
StatePublished - May 2000

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Metals and Alloys
  • Materials Chemistry

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