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Corrosion of Rail Cars

Rail cars are subject to vibration, impact and wear which can cause severe defects leading to a fatal accident. Thus, they are designed and manufactured in consideration of such factors influencing their service lifetime. Under-frames are composed of steel and support most of load imposed on the car. Steel is very sensitive to corrosive environment and corroded even in a normal service condition. Regular maintenance can Protect steel Parts from corrosion by painting. However, an exposure of defect point to corrosive agents can make corrosion proceed to a considerable depth, which may cause the structure to remain under safety standard. It is necessary to understand corrosion behavior of rail cars in order to estimate unexpected accidents by corrosion.