Solving the Problem of Slippery Train Tracks Due to Fallen Leaves
Friction is the force experienced when two surfaces slide, or try to slide, across each other. We are thankful for friction when we put our foot on the brake to stop the car, or when we are walking down the...
Tribometer managing autumn leaf problem on railways worldwide
Since the 1800s, railway organizations have been struggling with low adhesion on the rail, especially during the Autumn season also known as the “slippery track season”. In Autumn, leaves fall on the rails and when train wheels crush the leaves,...
