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Pre-Seminar "Principles" Course Information


This intensive, full-day course will provide in-depth examination of the primary aspects wheel/rail, vehicle/track interaction. Drawing from both theory and practical application, the course will cover all of the elements that are required to promote a more complete understanding of vehicle/track dynamics and wheel/rail interaction. Whether you are a novice railroader or an industry veteran, the "Principles of Wheel/Rail Interaction" course will provide a valuable cross-disciplinary perspective on the fundamental aspects of this dynamic area of railroading.

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"Principles" Course Topics (Tentative Agenda)
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Session 1
Wheel/Rail Metallurgy and Material Property Issues in the Heavy Haul Environment
Hans Iwand, Vice President, Rail Sciences Inc.

Session 2
Wheel/Rail Component Failure Modes
Gary Wolf, President, Rail Sciences Inc.

Session 3
Effects of Track Geometry on Derailment Potential
Gary Wolf, President, Rail Sciences Inc.

Session 4
Wheel/Rail Profile Design Considerations
Roy Smith, President, RESCO Engineering

Session 5
Rail Grinding and Wheel Truing
Gordon Bachinsky, President, Advanced Rail Management Corp.

Session 6
Lubrication / Friction Management
Don Eadie, Vice President, Technology and Commercialization, Kelsan Technologies

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Pre-Seminar "Principles"Course
Registration & Payment Options

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On-line registartion is closed. Please register in-person at the conference.

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