15 September 2023

Elastomers in the Rail Industry

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This hybrid seminar will demonstrate a diverse overview of Elastomers in Rail and illustrate the different approaches to using elastomers in the industry. A broad range of elastomers are used for multiple purposes within the rail industry and contribute to the safety and overall comfort of passengers and people in the locality of the tracks. The various approaches to the title indicate that the wide interpretation of elastomers within the sector, ranging from the ballast track systems, through the bogey and into the carriage.

Chairs: James Busfield | [email protected]; Merryn Hobbs |

The Evolution of Passenger Rail Vehicle Suspension Systems
Conrad Hextall, Engineering Manager, Rail, Trelleborg AVS
Fatigue Analysis Approaches for Elastomers in Rail Applications
William Mars, Founder & President, Endurica
Increased Sustainability in Ballastless Track Systems
Imogen Woodhead, Research Engineer, Tiflex
Vibration Suppression System Synthesis: A Case Study on Railway Trailing Arm Bush Design
Prof Jason Zheng Jiang, Professor of Dynamics and Control Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Bristol