Rail Welds
As a result of improvements in rail material quality and characteristics, the performance of rail welds has become increasingly vital to asset lifetimes, particularly under heavy haul conditions. Monash IRT is a leader in the understanding of rail weld performance, and assessment and improving their quality.
Key areas of expertise include:
- International authority in rail welding
- Development and review of specifications and standards
- Qualification testing of flashbutt and aluminothermic welds including fatigue testing
- Residual stress measurement
- Metallurgical analysis of weld defects and failures
- Training and auditing of aluminothermic and flashbutt welding processes and personnel
Service outcomes include the development of appropriate standards and procedures, welder training and competency and recommended welding procedures for various rail grades and service conditions.
