The wheel–rail interface—some recent accidents

The importance of the wheel–rail interface to the safe operation of railways is discussed. Some aspects of the history of rails and wheels are introduced. Several recent accidents involving the wheel–rail interface are described. The great importance of operating both vehicles and track as a system is emphasized, together with the necessity of maintaining both in good condition.     

Possibilities and extension of XRD material response analysis in failure research for the advanced evaluation of the damage level of Hertzian loaded components

Due to clearly distinguishable damage symptoms, it is differentiated between the surface and sub‐surface failure mode of rolling bearings. Material states red out by X‐ray diffraction (XRD) residual stress measurements point to a variety of loading conditions especially at raceway surfaces that are associated with several competing failure mechanisms. The corresponding lifetime reduction can range from the lower fatigue strength region to material ratcheting in extreme cases. Relevant position of the microstructural changes and nature of the failure mechanisms are characterized. The time alteration of the XRD material parameters measured at or near the surface and at the depth of the maximum equivalent stress correlates, in a different manner, with the statistical parameter of the 10 % bearing life. Both failure modes are illustrated by concrete examples. Contaminated lubricant and boundary lubrication, which represent practically important surface‐induced failures, are discussed in more detail. Gray staining, i.e. shallow pitting, often occurs without distinct indication of global material aging by means of XRD characteristics. Here, scanning electron microscopy observations and electron microprobe analyses point to corrosion fatigue as acting surface failure mechanism. The interaction between material and lubricant under complex loading regimes particularly of mixed friction and corrosion opens further failure research areas in the field of tribology.     

厚度控制技术在中厚板轧制生产中的应用

本文探讨了影响中厚板厚度波动的因素，结合安钢中板厂2800mm轧机按合同轧制一批交货重量不大于理论重量船板的生产实践，总结了实际生产中实现高精度厚度控制的有效方法。     

中国冷库的现状与发展趋势

本文从的设计建造、制冷工艺和管理维护这三个方面，介绍了近三年来中国冷库的现状，说明中国冷库正朝着灵活、自动化、节能和环保的方向进一步发展。     

WTG420铁路罐车用钢的组织结构和力学性能分析

分析了ＷＴＧ４２０铁路罐车用钢的组织结构和力学性能。提出了冶炼与轧制的技术关键，其一，添加稀土元素改善钢中夹杂物；其二，采用控轧控冷使铁素体晶粒细化。     

叠轧薄板轧机轧辊轴承的改进

本文针对安阳钢铁公司薄板厂叠轧薄板轧机轧辊轴承轴瓦容易损坏、沥清润滑油冒烟起火这一问题，通过实验方法，找出了原因，并对大铜瓦进行了改进，取得了良好效果。     

高合金铁基烧结材料在轧钢导位中的应用研究

本文研究了高合金铁基烧结材料在轧钢导位中的应用。实验表明,通过粉末冶金液相烧结技术,可以获得具有优良综合性能的制品,材料密度ρ≥7.5 g/cm3,硬度≥55 HRC,抗弯强度≥1 000 MPa,冲击韧度αk≥3.9 J/cm2,满足了轧钢导位辊的工作要求。材料利用率可达95%以上、降低了制备成本。使用寿命是普通轧辊寿命的3~6倍,适用于线材和小型型材的轧钢生产。     

用高梯度磁场净化轧钢废水

通过用高梯度磁场处理热轧厂废水的试验,得到了在试验条件下浊度(水中不溶物的含量)和铁的去除率,确定了最佳净化条件.在此条件下,能够有效去除废水中的不溶物和铁,经过处理的水质达到了工艺循环水的水质标准.     

Carbohydrate content of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) tubers treated with Isopropyl-N (3-chlorophenyl) carbamate under different storage conditions

Post harvest application of Isopropyl-N (3-chlorophenyl) carbamate considerably reduced the degradation of starch when potato tubers were stored in an evaporative cooling chamber. The starch degraded at a faster rate when tubers were kept under refrigerated and room storage conditions.     

Metallurgical failure analysis of cold cracking in a structural steel weldment: Revisiting a classic failure mechanism

Cold cracking of structural steel weldments is a well-characterized, well-documented, and well-understood failure mechanism. Extensive effort has been put forth to recognize the welding and materials selection parameters that are conducive to cold cracking; however, these engineering efforts have not fully eliminated the occurrence of such failures. This article describes cold cracking failure specifically related to the construction industry. This particular failure was successfully identified prior to final erection of the structural member, and the weld was successfully reworked. These actions potentially prevented a serious catastrophic event that could have occurred have occurred either later in the construction process or possibly during the use of the building. Individual welding parameters, such as electrode/wire selection, joint design, and pre/postheating, played a role in the failure, and a number of human factors relating to the actual fabrication practices also contributed to the failure process.