Author(s)

N. Theune, T. Bosselmann, R. Röckelein, K. Schleicher, W. Ecke & K. Schröder

Abstract

This paper reports on FEM modelling results simulating the effect of current on the collector strips thermal and strain characteristics during the interaction between pantograph and overhead contact line. Keywords: Fiber Bragg Grating, temperature and strain monitoring, overhead contact line, catenary, pantograph, contact force, collector strip, panhead. 1 Introduction All railway companies aim for higher reliability and availability in train operation. As a consequence the quality of train control systems as well as monitoring equipment for the next generation of high speed railway lines needs to be improved. The deregulated rail market forces condition monitoring of infrastructure and rolling stock. This goal c

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