Field-based investigation of low adhesion leaf layers: assessing layer initiation and environmental influences

Jaffé, J. orcid.org/0000-0003-2355-5765, Lanigan, J. orcid.org/0000-0001-9860-9559 and Lewis, R. orcid.org/0000-0002-4300-0540 (2025) Field-based investigation of low adhesion leaf layers: assessing layer initiation and environmental influences. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part F: Journal of Rail and Rapid Transit, 239 (2). pp. 116-131. ISSN 0954-4097

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Keywords: Low adhesion; leaf layer; relative humidity; wheel-rail interface; tribology; railhead contamination
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  • Published: February 2025
  • Published (online): 7 December 2024
Institution: The University of Sheffield
Academic Units: The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Engineering (Sheffield) > School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering
Depositing User: Symplectic Sheffield
Date Deposited: 11 Feb 2025 10:20
Last Modified: 11 Feb 2025 10:20
Status: Published
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Refereed: Yes
Identification Number: 10.1177/09544097241302206
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