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Simulation of an instrumented ultrasonic test run with a rail inspection train

Authors: Thomas Heckel (Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung) , Yannick Wack (Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung) , Gerhard Mook (OVGU)

Abstract

Rail inspection performed by ultrasonic rail inspection trains is a complex and challenging process. A large number of variables and parameters given by the environment, the track and the testing-system have an influence on the overall performance of the inspection and the inspection result. Typically the parameter vary in a combination depending on the track condition. To evaluate the individual influence of each relevant variable, simulation tools can be used. Therefore the entire inspection process has to be transferred into a model using combined modelling techniques. The goal of this work is to model an instrumented ultrasonic test run with a rail inspection train with the parameters varied by a script over a virtual driven distance.

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How to Cite: Heckel, T. , Wack, Y. & Mook, G. (2019) “Simulation of an instrumented ultrasonic test run with a rail inspection train”, Review of Progress in Quantitative Nondestructive Evaluation.(0).