... system monitoring. Design/methodology/approach Wheel–rail mechanical behavior was simulated via finite element analysis (FEA) to determine optimal sensor placement. A clip-on composite sensor was subsequently engineered. Stress transduction efficacy was validated through FEA quantification of stress...

...Yuanwu Cai; Bo Chen; Chongyi Chang Purpose This paper aims to analyze the stress and strain distribution on the track wheel web surface and study the optimal strain gauge location for force measurement system of the track wheel. Design/methodology/approach Finite element method was employed...