WEN Zefeng

WEN Zefeng

Professor

State Key Laboratory of Rail Transit Vehicle System

Email: zfwen@swjtu.edu.cn; zefengwen@126.com

Links: https://faculty.swjtu.edu.cn/wenzefeng/en/index.htm

 

BIO

Education

l  PhD, Southwest Jiaotong University, Vehicle Operation Engineering (2006)

l  M.A., Southwest Jiaotong University, Vehicle Operation Engineering (2000)

l  B.S., Southwest Jiaotong University, Mechanical Engineering (1998)

Employment

Academic Appointments

l  Professor, State Key Laboratory of Rail Transit Vehicle System, Southwest Jiaotong University, China (2023-)

l  Professor, State Key Laboratory of Traction Power, Southwest Jiaotong University, China (2011-2023)

l  Associate Professor, State Key Laboratory of Traction Power, Southwest Jiaotong University, China (2006-2011)

Administrative Appointments

l  Deputy Director, State Key Laboratory of Traction Power (2016-2023)

l  Director Assistant, Director Assistant (2015-2016)

 

Research Interests

l  Wheel–rail rolling contact mechanics

l  Wheel–rail rolling contact fatigue

l  Wheel–rail adhesion

l  Wheel–rail wear

l  Railway wheel out-of-roundness

l  Rail corrugation

l  Vehicle–track coupled dynamics

l  Vibration and noise reduction of railway vehicle and track

 

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

Principal Publications of the Last Five Years

l  Gongquan Tao, Chenxi Xie, Peng Wang, Zefeng Wen & Yu Ren*. Analysis of the features of wheel out-of-roundness and construction of the wheel roughness spectrum of high-speed trains. International Journal of Rail Transportation, https://doi.org/10.1080/23248378.2024.2424375.

l  Jinyu Zhang, Xun Chen, Gongquan Tao, Zefeng Wen*. Effect of Thermal Load Caused by Tread Braking on Crack Propagation in Railway Wheels on Long Downhill Ramps. Lubricants 2024, 12, 356. https://doi.org/10.3390/lubricants12100356.

l  Jianhui Jing, Chengtao Li, Zeyu Tao, Yuanbin Zhang, Zefeng Wen*, Chaotao Liu, Shuanbao Yao. Experimental and CFD investigation of fatigue damage of welded cantilever under high-speed train. Engineering Failure Analysis, 2024, 167: 108926. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfailanal.2024.108926.

l  Zhenxian Zhang, Xingwen Wu*, Xuesong Jin, Yan Wang, Jinming Zhou, Maoru Chi, Zefeng Wen, Yu Ren, Xin Du, Shulin Liang. Modelling of high frequency vibration of railway bogies’ subcomponent based on structural dynamics: A case study for lifeguard of metro bogie. Engineering Failure Analysis, 2024, 166: 108925. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfailanal.2024.108925

l  Zhenxian Zhang, Xingwen Wu*, Yuhao Zheng, Yang Liu, Xuesong Jin, Jinming Zhou , Maoru Chi, Zefeng Wen. Study on vibration fatigue of lifeguard in a metro bogie and methodology for damage estimation based on the measured acceleration. Journal of Vibration and Control, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1177/10775463241288079.

l  Bingguang Wen, Gongquan Tao, Zefeng Wen*. Prediction of rail wear band evolution under excitation by periodic track irregularities and its influence on vehicle dynamic performance. Journal of Vibration and Control, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1177/10775463241276327.

l  Yang Liu, Zefeng Wen*, Xingwen Wu*, Bo Peng, Yabo Zhou, Gongquan Tao. Investigation of fatigue durability and influencing factors of coil springs: A case study for metro vehicles. International Journal of Fatigue, 2024, 187: 108469.

l  Wei Li*, Shenglu Zhou, Zefeng Wen, Xuesong Jin (16 Jun 2024): Mechanism of rail corrugation formation on metro curves with a type of floating-slab track, International Journal of Rail Transportation, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1080/23248378.2024.2366962.

l  Wei Li*, Yingjie Qi, Zefeng Wen, Maoru Chi, Hengyu Wang, Xiaoxiao Li, Xiongfei Zhang, Jianfeng Sun. Coupling effect of track irregularity and wheel–rail contact conicity on carbody swaying of a metro vehicle: an experimental investigation. Vehicle System Dynamics, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1080/00423114.2024.2362947.

l  Han Zhang, Qinghua Guan*, Zefeng Wen. Influence of P2 resonance of metro wheel–rail system on fatigue failure of rail fastening clips. International Journal of Rail Transportation, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1080/23248378.2024.2360478.

l  Peng Wang , Xiaoxuan Yang , Gongquan Tao , Zefeng Wen*. Development of a wheel wear prediction model considering the interaction of abrasive block–wheel and wheel–rail. Wear, 2024, 550-551: 205418.

l  Zhijun Zhou, Gongquan Tao, Xiaoxuan Yang, Shenglu Zhou, Shengxi Leng, Zefeng Wen*. An investigation into Belgrospi-like damage formation on a sharp curved track using finite element method. Tribology International, 2024, 196: 109736.

l  Ennan Gao, Gongquan Tao*, Dexiang Ren, Zefeng Wen. Multi-objective optimisation of a metro wheel profile to reduce wheel flange wear and RCF considering the distribution density of wheel−rail contact points. Vehicle System Dynamics, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1080/00423114.2024.2342532.

l  Xingwen Wu*, Yang Luo, Jinwu Wang, Maoru Chi, Zefeng Wen, Subhash Rakheja, Shizhong He, Yunhua Huang, Shulin Liang, Wei Wang, Xing Du. An investigation of high-frequency vibration of bogie frame due to wheel/rail short-pitch irregularities and its control methodologies. Vehicle System Dynamics, 2024, 62(12): 3297-3319. https://doi.org/10.1080/00423114.2024.2330440.

l  Yihang Wu, Jizhong Zhao, Hongchen Miao, Xu Zhang, Zefeng Wen, Jingmang Xu, Ping Wang, Qianhua Kan*. 3D rolling contact finite element analysis of high-speed railway turnout considering ratchetting effect. Engineering Failure Analysis, 2024, 160: 108171. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfailanal.2024.108171.

l  Bin Wu, Xiang Xu, Xu Zhang, Chao Yu, Zefeng Wen, Ping Wang, Qianhua Kan*. A crystal plasticity model for multiaxial cyclic deformation of U75V rail steel. International Journal of Fatigue, 2024, 183: 108232. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2024.108232.

l  Jianhui Jing, Chunguo Li, Bo Peng, Shijie Li, Zefeng Wen*, Xingwen Wu. Fatigue failure analysis and life prediction of welded aluminum alloy frames suspended from high-speed EMU. Engineering Failure Analysis, 2024, 159: 108024. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfailanal.2024.108024.

l  Haimeng Sun, Deqiang He*, Hailong Ma, Zefeng Wen, Jianxin Deng. The parameter identification of metro rail corrugation based on effective signal extraction and inertial reference method. Engineering Failure Analysis, 2024, 158: 108043. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfailanal.2024.108043.

l  Zhijun Zhou, Wei Li, Zefeng Wen*, Shenglu Zhou, Gongquan Tao. Three-dimensional elastic–plastic stress analysis of wheel–rail cyclic rolling contact using finite element method. Wear, 2024, 542-543: 205277. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wear.2024.205277.

l  Peilin Fu, Jizhong Zhao, Xu Zhang, Hongchen Miao, Zefeng Wen, Ping Wang, Qianhua Kan*, Guozheng Kang. Modeling of fully coupled thermo-elastic sliding contact of coated systems. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 2024, 223: 125213. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2023.108823.

l  Wenjian Wang, Jinwei Huang, Haohao Ding*, Zefeng Wen, Xiaolu Cui, Roger Lewis, Qiyue Liu. Initiation and evolution of wheel polygonal wear: Influence of wheel-rail hardness ratios. Wear, 2024, 540-541: 205255. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wear.2024.205255.

l  Weiwei Gan, Zhonghao Bai, Qinglin Xie*, Bingguang Wen, Xinyu Qian, Zhigang Hu, Gongquan Tao, Zefeng Wen, Kan Liu. Study on the Vibration Behaviour of Locomotives Under Wheel Polygon Excitation and Its Quantitative Detection Method. IEEE Acess, 2024, 12: 91873-91885.

l  Peilin Fu, Jizhong Zhao, Xu Zhang, Hongchen Miao, Zefeng Wen, Ping Wang, Guozheng Kang, Qianhua Kan*. Elasto-plastic partial slip contact modeling of graded layers. International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 2024, 264: 108823. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2023.108823.

l  Shan Yin, Xin Zhao*, Shuangchao Huang, Zefeng Wen, Xuesong Jin. Influence of high-frequency vibrations on the wheel-rail creep curve at high speeds. Wear, 2024, 536-537: 205161. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wear.2023.205161.

l  Peng Wang, Chenxi Xie, Xiaoxuan Yang, Gongquan Tao, Zefeng Wen*. Wheel wear and rolling contact fatigue evolution under interaction of abrasive block and wheel–rail contact: results from field test. International Journal of Rail Transportation, 2024, 12: 37-55. https://doi.org/10.1080/23248378.2022.2139771.

l  Shenghua Wang, Bingguang Wen, Dexiang Ren, Yaqi Ding, Zefeng Wen, Dawei Dong, Gongquan Tao*. Analysis of the causes of severe side wear of the high rail on metro curves by numerical simulation and field investigation. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part F: Journal of Rail and Rapid Transit, 2024, 238(4): 381-393. https://doi.org/10.1177/09544097231193274.

l  Dexiang Ren, Gongquan Tao, Wei Li, Zefeng Wen*. Short-pitch corrugation formation on resilient fastener metro tracks explained using rail-bending vibrations within the bogie wheelbase. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part F: Journal of Rail and Rapid Transit, 2024, 238(4): 449-460. https://doi.org/10.1177/09544097231182748.

l  Qinghua Guan*, Binbin Liu, Zefeng Wen, Xuesong Jin. Analysis of the resonance frequencies of multiple wheels-track coupled system based on the wave approach. Journal of Sound and Vibration, 2024, 568: 117956. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsv.2023.117956.

l  Qinglin Xie, Gongquan Tao*, Siu Ming Lo, Wubin Cai, Zefeng Wen. High-speed railway wheel polygon detection framework using improved frequency domain integration. Vehicle System Dynamics, 2024, 62(6): 1424-1445. https://doi.org/10.1080/00423114.2023.2235032.

l  Xingwen Wu*, Zhenxian Zhang, Wubin Cai, Ningrui Yang, Wei Wang, Kaicheng Liu, Maoru Chi, Zefeng Wen, Shulin Liang. A study of the axle box ASD spectrum of high-speed rail vehicles based on field test measurements in China. Engineering Failure Analysis, 2023, 154: 107681. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfailanal.2023.107681.

l  Qinglin Xie, Gongquan Tao*, Chenxi Xie, Zefeng Wen. Abnormal data detection based on adaptive sliding window and weighted multiscale local outlier factor for machinery. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 2023, 70(11): 11725-117734. https://doi.org/10.1109/TIE.2022.3231279.

l  Zefeng Wen*, Gongquan Tao, Xin Zhao, Wei Li, Xuesong Jin. Wear and RCF problems of metro wheel/rail systems: Phenomena, causes and countermeasures in China. Wear, 2023, 534-535: 205118. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wear.2023.205118.

l  Qinghua Guan*, Changlong Li, Shijie Xu, Zefeng Wen, Wenjiao Lu, Xuesong Jin. Formation mechanism of the double contact bands on the wheel and rail treads of a metro system. Wear, 2023, 532-533: 205122. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wear.2023.205122.

l  Jizhong Zhao, Peilin Fu, Hongchen Miao, Zefeng Wen, Rong Chen, and Qianhua Kan*. A new approach for solving three-dimensional elasto-plastic wheel-rail normal contact problems. Acta Mechanica Sinica, 2023, 39: 423074. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10409-023-23074-x.

l  Heji Zhang, Gongquan Tao, Zefeng Wen*. Simulation analysis of effect of wheel out-of-roundness on dynamic stress of coil springs in metro vehicles. Engineering Failure Analysis, 2023, 152: 107523. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfailanal.2023.107523.

l  Xin Zhao*, Shuangchao Huang, Shan Yin, Jizhong Yang, Zhen Yang, Gongquan Tao, Zefeng Wen. Influence of unilateral low adhesion on transient wheel-rail rolling contact and wheel damages. Wear, 2023, 530-531: 205053. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wear.2023.205053.

l  Shuangchao Huang , Xin Zhao*, Lijun Yin , Yifei Luo , Shan Yin, Zefeng Wen. Determination of the critical depths of indentations for local rolling contact fatigue initiation. International Journal of Fatigue, 2023, 175: 107827. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2023.107827.

l  Xiaoxuan Yang, Gongquan Tao*, Zefeng Wen. Causes and evolution of asymmetric polygonal wear of metro train wheelsets. Wear, 2023, 530–531: 205036. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wear.2023.205036.

l  Bingguang Wen, Gongquan Tao, Xuguang Wen, Shenghua Wang, Zefeng Wen*. Effect of structural flexibility of wheelset/track on rail wear. Lubricants, 2023, 11(5): 231. https://doi.org/10.3390/lubricants11050231.

l  T.F. Zhu, H. Zhang, W.J. Wang, Q. Lin, Z.F. Wen, H.H. Ding*, R. Lewis, E. Meli, Q.Y. Liu. Experimental study on the influence of slip ratio on irregular wear behaviors of wheel/rail. Wear, 2023, 523: 204780. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wear.2023.204780.

l  Xin Zhao*, Wei Fan, Zhenhuan Wang, Zefeng Wen, Ping Wang. An explicit finite element approach for simulations of transient meshing contact of gear pairs and the resulting wear. Wear, 2023, 523: 204802. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wear.2023.204802.

l  J.X. Li, B.N. Wu, H.H. Ding, R. Galas, M. Omasta, Z.F. Wen, J. Guo, W.J. Wang*. Wear and damage behaviours of wheel and rail materials: Effects of friction modifier and environmental temperature. Wear, 2023, 523: 204796. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wear.2023.204780.

l  Qinglin Xie, Gongquan Tao, Siu Ming Lo, Xiaoxuan Yang, Zefeng Wen*. A data-driven convolutional regression scheme for on-board and quantitative detection of rail corrugation roughness. Wear, 2023, 524–525: 204770. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wear.2023.204770.

l  Yang Liu, Xingwen Wu, Kaicheng Liu, Gongquan Tao, Zefeng Wen*, Yabo Zhou, Chenxi Xie, Ningrui Yang, Aolin Gao, Zhenxian Zhang, Jianwen Hou. An investigation into vibration-induced fatigue failure of metro vehicle cowcatcher and its structural improvement design. Engineering Failure Analysis, 2023, 145: 107038. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfailanal.2022.107038.

l  Peilin Fu, Jizhong Zhao, Xu Zhang, Hongchen Miao, Zefeng Wen, Guozheng Kang, Qianhua Kan*. Three-dimensional tractive rolling contact analysis of functionally graded coating-substrate systems with interfacial imperfection and frictional anisotropy. Composite Structures, 2023, 307: 116671. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2023.116671.

l  Kaicheng Liu, Xingwen Wu*, Maoru Chi, Zefeng Wen. Research on vibration fatigue of sensor bracket in a metro bogie based on the pseudo excitation method. Engineering Failure Analysis, 2023, 145: 107046. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfailanal.2022.107046.

l  Xiang Xu, Li Ding, Hongchen Miao, Zefeng Wen, Rong Chen, Qianhua Kan*, Guozheng Kang. Nonproportionally multiaxial cyclic plastic deformation of U75 rail steel: Experiment and modeling. International Journal of Fatigue, 2023, 168: 107480. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2022.107480.

l  Kaicheng Liu, Xingwen Wu*, Maoru Chi, Zefeng Wen & Shizhong He. Determination of rail corrugation maintenance limit based on axle box acceleration spectrum defined in IEC61373. Vehicle System Dynamics, 2023, 61(11): 2936-2952. https://doi.org/10.1080/00423114.2022.2151920.

l  Li Ding, Chao Yu, Xu Zhang*, Zefeng Wen, Qianhua Kan*, Guozheng Kang. Incremental strain gradient plasticity model and torsion simulation of copper micro-wires. International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 2023, 239: 107891. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2022.107891.

l  Gongquan Tao, Shenghua Wang, Dexiang Ren, Jiaxin Li, Zefeng Wen*. Understanding and treatment of severe flange wear of metro train wheels. Vehicle System Dynamics, 2023, 61(9): 2415-2431. https://doi.org/10.1080/00423114.2022.2117057

l  Bingguang Wen, Shenghua Wang, Gongquan Tao, Jiaxin Li, Dexiang Ren, Zefeng Wen*. Prediction of rail profile evolution on metro curved tracks: wear model and validation. International Journal of Rail Transportation, 2023, 11(6): 811-832. https://doi.org/10.1080/23248378.2022.2113923

l  Xingwen Wu*, Aolin Gao, Zefeng Wen, Shengchuan Wu, Shizhong He, Maoru Chi, Shulin Liang. Online estimation of fatigue damage of railway bogie frame based on axle box accelerations, Vehicle System Dynamics, 2023, 61(1): 286-308. https://doi.org/10.1080/00423114.2022.2041204

l  Xiaolong Liu, Jian Han*, Moukai Liu, Jianuo Wang, Xinbiao Xiao, Zefeng Wen. Rail roughness acceptance criterion based on interior noise. Chinese Journal of Mechanical Engineering, 2022, 35: 36. https://doi.org/10.1186/s10033-022-00696-2

l  Qun Li, Shuyue Zhang, Bingnan Wu, Qiang Lin, Hao-hao Ding*, Radovan Galas, Daniel Kvarda, Milan Omasta, Wenjian Wang, Zefeng Wen. Analysis on the effect of starved elastohydrodynamic lubrication on the adhesion behavior and fatigue index of wheel-rail contact. Wear, 2022, 510–511: 204506. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wear.2022.204506.

l  Heji Zhang, Xiaoxuan Yang, Chenxi Xie, Gongquan Tao, Hengyu Wang, Zefeng Wen*. Experimental investigation of effect of wheel out-of-roundness on fracture of coil springs in metro vehicles. Engineering Failure Analysis, 2022, 142: 106811. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfailanal.2022.106811.

l  Qinglin Xie, Gongquan Tao*, Bin He, Zefeng Wen. Rail corrugation detection using one-dimensional convolution neural network and data-driven method. Measurement, 2022, 200: 111624. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.measurement.2022.111624

l  Wei Li*, Zhijun Zhou, Xin Zhao, Zefeng Wen, Xuesong Jin. Formation mechanism of short-pitch rail corrugation on metro tangent tracks with resilient fasteners. Vehicle System Dynamics, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1080/00423114.2022.2086143.

l  Wei Li*, Jianfeng Sun, Qinghua Guan, Maoru Chi, Zefeng Wen, Xuesong Jin. An investigation into the influence of wheel–rail contact relationships on the carbody hunting stability of electric locomotive. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part F: Journal of Rail and Rapid Transit, 2022, 236(10) 1198–1209. https://doi.org/10.1177/09544097221084412.

l  Xingwen Wu*, Chenxi Xie, Kaicheng Liu, Shengchuan Wu, Zefeng Wen, Jiliang Mo. Study on high frequency vibration-induced fatigue failure of antenna beam in a metro bogie. Engineering Failure Analysis, 2022, 133: 105976. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfailanal.2021.105976.

l  Xiaolong Liu, Jian Han, Hanwen Xu, Xinbiao Xiao, Zefeng Wen, Shulin Liang*. An indirect method for rail corrugation measurement based on numerical models and wavelet packet decomposition. Measurement, 2022, 191: 110726. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.measurement.2022.110726.

l  Qinghua Guan*, Xing Du, Zefeng Wen, Shulin Liang, and Maoru Chi. Vibration characteristics of bogie hunting motion based on root loci curves. Acta Mechanica Sinica, 2022, 38(2): 521447. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10409-021-09025-x.

l  Dexiang Ren, Gongquan Tao, Xiaoxuan Yang, Zefeng Wen*, Xuesong Jin. Integration of a dissipative contact force model into vehicle–track dynamics for analysing wheel–rail dynamic interaction under short-wavelength irregularity. Vehicle System Dynamics, 2022, 60(12): 4317-4342. https://doi.org/10.1080/00423114.2021.2025407

l  Yue Wu, Jianuo Wang, Moukai Liu, Xuesong Jin*, Xiaoyi Hu, Xinbiao Xiao, Zefeng Wen. Polygonal wear mechanism of high-speed wheels based on full-size wheel-rail roller test rig. Wear, 2022, 494–495: 204234. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wear.2021.204234.

l  Nirmal Kumar Mandal*, Maksym Spiryagin, Qing Wu, Zefeng Wen, Sebastian Stichel. FEA of mechanical behaviour of insulated rail joints due to vertical cyclic wheel loadings. Engineering Failure Analysis, 2022, 133: 105966. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfailanal.2021.105966

l  Xin Zhao*, Shuangchao Huang, Peng Zhang, Liang Ling, Jizhong Yang, Zefeng Wen. On the modelling of normal wheel-rail contact for high-frequency vehicle–track dynamics analyses. International Journal of Rail Transportation, 2022, 10(6): 695–716. https://doi.org/10.1080/23248378.2021.2004463.

l  Mingshan Yang, Xiangyu Li*, Jianghong Yuan, Zefeng We, Guozheng Kang. A comprehensive study on the effective thermal conductivity of random hybrid polymer composites. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 2022, 182: 121936. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2021.121936.

l  Xiaojiao Shi, Xiaoxin Zhang, Guijiang Diao, Zefeng Wen, Xuesong Jin, and Qingzhi Yan*. Isothermal heat treatment of wheel steel with high Cr and Si contents based on microstructure, mechanical properties, and wear performance. Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, 2022, 31: 341–352. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11665-021-06160-x.

l  Gongquan Tao, Mengqi Liu, Qinglin Xie, Zefeng Wen*. Wheel–rail dynamic interaction caused by wheel out-of-roundness and its transmission between wheelsets. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part F: Journal of Rail and Rapid Transit. 2022, 236(3): 247-261. https://doi.org/10.1177/09544097211016582.

l  Hongqin Liang*, Wei Li, Zhijun Zhou, Zefeng Wen, Shaoguang Li, Dong An. Investigation on rail corrugation grinding criterion based on coupled vehicle-track dynamics and rolling contact fatigue model. Journal of Vibration and Control, 2022, 28(9-10): 1176-1186. https://doi.org/10.1177/1077546321989201.

l  Dexiang Ren, Gongquan Tao, Zefeng Wen*, Xuesong Jin. Wheel profile optimisation for mitigating flange wear on metro wheels and verification through wear prediction. Vehicle System Dynamics, 2021, 59(12): 1894-1915. https://doi.org/10.1080/00423114.2020.1798472.

l  Guotang Zhao, Shuai Chen, Lei Wu, Zefeng Wen, Hengyu Wang*. Study of constitutive relation of rail decarburized layer. Engineering Failure Analysis, 2021, 130: 105792. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfailanal.2021.105792.

l  Mingshan Yang, Xiangyu Li*, Jianghong Yuan, Zefeng We, Guozheng Kang. A comprehensive study on the effective thermal conductivity of random hybrid polymer composites. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 2021, 182: 121936. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2021.121936.

l  Chenxi Xie, Gongquan Tao, Shulin Liang, Zefeng Wen*. Understanding and treatment of brake pipe fracture of metro vehicle bogie. Engineering Failure Analysis, 2021, 128: 105614. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfailanal.2021.105614.

l  Xiaoxuan Yang, Gongquan Tao, Wei Li, Zefeng Wen*. On the formation mechanism of high-order polygonal wear of metro train wheels: experiment and simulation. Engineering Failure Analysis, 2021, 127: 105512. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfailanal.2021.105512.

l  Gongquan Tao, Mengqi Liu, Qinglin Xie, Zefeng Wen*. Wheel-rail dynamic interaction caused by wheel out-of-roundness and its transmission between wheelsets. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part F: Journal of Rail and Rapid Transit, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1177/09544097211016582.

l  Gongquan Tao, Chenxi Xie, Hengyu Wang, Zefeng Wen*. An investigation into the mechanism of high-order polygonal wear of metro train wheels and its mitigation measures. Vehicle System Dynamics, 2021, 59(10): 1557-1572. https://doi.org/10.1080/00423114.2020.1770810.

l  Wubin Cai, Maoru Chi, Xingwen Wu, Jianfeng Sun, Yabo Zhou, Zefeng Wen,  Shulin Liang*. A long-term tracking test of high-speed train with wheel polygonal wear. Vehicle System Dynamics, 2021, 59(11): 1735-1758. https://doi.org/10.1080/00423114.2020.1786592.

l  Gongquan Tao, Zefeng Wen*, Guosheng Chen, Yun Luo, Xuesong Jin. Locomotive wheel polygonisation due to discrete irregularities: simulation and mechanism. Vehicle System Dynamics, 2021, 59(6): 872-889.  https://doi.org/10.1080/00423114.2020.1737148.

l  Gongquan Tao, Xiaolong Liu, Zefeng Wen*, Xuesong Jin. Formation process, key influencing factors and countermeasures of high-order polygonal wear of locomotive wheels. Journal of Zhejiang University-SCIENCE A (Applied Physics & Engineering), 2021, 22(1): 70-84. https://doi.org/10.1631/jzus.A2000081.

l  Hongqin Liang*, Wei Li, Zhijun Zhou, Zefeng Wen, Shaoguang Li, Dong An. Investigation on rail corrugation grinding criterion based on coupled vehicle-track dynamics and rolling contact fatigue model. Journal of Vibration and Control, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1177/1077546321989201.

l  Xing Du*, Xuesong Jin, Guotang Zhao, Zefeng Wen, Wei Li. Rail corrugation of high-speed railway induced by rail grinding. Shock and Vibration, 2021, 2021: 5546809.

l  Xin Zhao*, Shuangchao Huang, Peng Zhang, Liang Ling, Jizhong Yang, Zefeng Wen. On the modelling of normal wheel-rail contact for high-frequency vehicle–track dynamics analyses. International Journal of Rail Transportation, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1080/23248378.2021.2004463.

l  Gongquan Tao, Zefeng Wen*, Xuesong Jin, Xiaoxuan Yang. Polygonisation of railway wheels: a critical review. Railway Engineering Science, 2020, 28(4): 317-345, https://doi.org/10.1007/s40534-020-00222-x.

l  Wanming Zhai, Xuesong Jin, Zenfeng Wen, Xin Zhao*. Wear problems of high-speed wheel/rail systems: observations, causes, and countermeasures in China. Applied Mechanics Review, 2020, 72(6): 060801 (23 pages). https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4048897.

l  Yongfeng Liu, Tao Jiang, Xin Zhao*, Zefeng Wen, Xuesong Jin. Effects of axle load transfer on wheel rolling contact fatigue of high-power AC locomotives with oblique traction rods. International Journal of Fatigue, 2020, 139: 105748.

l  Nirmal Kumar Mandal*, Roger Lewis, Zefeng Wen. Quantification of sub-surface railhead material damage due to composite endpost materials of insulated rail joints for cyclic wheel loadings. Engineering Failure Analysis, 2020, 113: 104562.

l  Xin Zhao*, Zhe Wang, Zefeng Wen, Hengyu Wang, Dongfang Zeng. The initiation of local rolling contact fatigue on railway wheels: an experimental study. International Journal of Fatigue, 2020, 132: 105354.

l  Cheng Zhou, Maoru Chi*, Zefeng Wen, Xingwen Wu, Wubin Cai, Liangcheng Dai, Heji Zhang, Weiming Qiu, Xiang He, Maochun Li. An investigation of abnormal vibration – induced coil spring failure in metro vehicles. Engineering Failure Analysis, 2020, 108: 104238.

l  Dabin Cui*, Boyang An, Paul Allen, Ruichen Wang, Ping Wang, Zefeng Wen and Li Li. Effect of the turning characteristics of underfloor wheel lathes on the evolution of wheel polygonisation. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part F: Journal of Rail and Rapid Transit, 2019, 233(5): 479-488.

l  Bing Wu, Boyang An, Zefeng Wen*, Wenjian Wang, Tao Wu. Wheel–rail low adhesion issues and its effect on wheel–rail material damage at high speed under different interfacial contaminations. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, 2019, 233(15): 5477-5490.

l  GX Chen, S Zhang, BW Wu, XN Zhao, ZF Wen, H Ouyang and MH Zhu. Field measurement and model prediction of rail corrugation. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part F: Journal of Rail and Rapid Transit, 2020, 234(4): 381–392.

l  Wubin Cai, Maoru Chi*, Xingwen Wu, Fei Li, Zefeng Wen, Shulin Liang, Xuesong Jin. Experimental and numerical analysis of the polygonal wear of high-speed trains. Wear, 2019, 440-441: 203079.

l  Shuai Chen, Guotang Zhao, Hengyu Wang, Gongquan Tao, Zefeng Wen and Lei Wu*. Study of wheel wear influenced by tread temperature rising during tread braking. Wear, 2019, 438-439: 203046.

l  Yongfeng Liu, Tao Jiang, Xin Zhao, Zefeng Wen and Shulin Liang*. On the wheel rolling contact fatigue of high power AC locomotives running in complicated environments. Wear, 2019, 436-437: 202956.

l  Xin Zhao*, Peng Zhang, Zefeng Wen, On the coupling of the vertical, lateral and longitudinal wheel-rail interactions at high frequencies and the resulting irregular wear. Wear, 2019, 430: 317-326.

l  Gongquan Tao, Zefeng Wen*, Qinghua Guan, Xin Zhao, Yun Luo and Xuesong Jin, Locomotive wheel wear simulation in complex environment of wheel-rail interface. Wear, 2019, 430: 214-221.

l  Wubin Cai, Maoru Chi*, Gongquan Tao, Xingwen Wu, Zefeng Wen. Experimental and numerical investigation into formation of metro wheel polygonalization. Shock and Vibration, Volume 2019, Article ID 1538273, 18 pages.

l  Zhiyuan Hong, Xiaoxin Zhang, Chenchen Zhang, Zefeng Wen, Xuesong Jin and Qingzhi Yan*. Achievement of high strength-ductility combination in railway wheel steel with thin pearlite and spherical cementite via composition and undercooling design. Materials Research Express, 2019, 6(1): 016546.

l  Guijiang Diao, Qingzhi Yan*, Xiaojiao Shi, Xiaoxin Zhang*, Zefeng Wen and Xuesong Jin. Improvement of wear resistance in ferrite-pearlite railway wheel steel via ferrite strengthening and cementite spheroidization. Materials Research Express, 2019, 6(10): 106513.

l  Xiaojiao Shi, Qingzhi Yan*, Xiaoxin Zhang*, Guijiang Diao, Chenchen Zhang, Zhiyuan Hong, Zefeng Wen, Xuesong Jin. Hardness matching of rail/wheel steels for high-speed-train based on wear rate and rolling contact fatigue performance. Materials Research Express, 2019, 6(6): 066501.

l  Lei Wu, Jianqiao Liu, Manicka Dhanasekar*, Hengyu Wang, Zefeng Wen. Optimisation of Railhead Profiles for Curved Tracks using Improved Non-Uniform Rational B-Splines and Measured Profiles. Wear, 2019, 418-419: 123-132.

l  Dabin Cui*, Ruichen Wang, Paul Allen, Boyang An, Li Li, Zefeng Wen. Multi-objective optimization of electric multiple unit wheel profile from wheel flange wear viewpoint. Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 2019, 59(1): 279-289.

l  Gongquan Tao, Zefeng Wen*, Xiren Liang, Dexiang Ren & Xuesong Jin. An investigation into the mechanism of the out-of-round wheels of metro train and its mitigation measures. Vehicle System Dynamics, 2019, 57(1): 1-16.

l  Bing Wu*, Ming Chen, Tao Wu, Zefeng Wen, Xuesong Jin. A simple 3‐dimensional model to analyse wheel‐rail adhesion under wet condition. Lubrication Science, 2018, 30(2): 45-55.

l  Xin Zhao*, Jizhong Yang*, Boyang An, Chao Liu, Yabo Cao, Zefeng Wen, Xuesong Jin. Determination of dynamic amplification factors for heavy haul railways. Proc IMechE Part F: Journal of Rail and Rapid Transit, 2018, 232(2): 514-528.

l  Jian Han, Xinbiao Xiao*, Yue Wu, Zefeng Wen, Guotang Zhao. Effect of rail corrugation on metro interior noise and its control. Applied Acoustics, 2018, 130: 63–70.

l  Gongquan Tao, Linfeng Wang, Zefeng Wen*, Qinghua Guan, Xuesong Jin. Experimental investigation into the mechanism of the polygonal wear of electric locomotive wheels. Vehicle System Dynamics, 2018, 56(6): 883-899.

l  Jian Han, Shuoqiao Zhong, Xinbiao Xiao, Zefeng Wen, Guotang Zhao & Xuesong Jin*. High-speed wheel/rail contact determining method with rotating flexible wheelset and validation under wheel polygon excitation. Vehicle System Dynamics, 2018, 56(8): 1233-1249.

l  Liang Ling*, Qing Zhang, Xinbiao Xiao, Zefeng Wen & Xuesong Jin. Integration of car-body flexibility into train–track coupling system dynamics analysis, Vehicle System Dynamics, 2018, 56(4): 485-505.

l  Gongquan Tao, Linfeng Wang, Zefeng Wen*, Qinghua Guan and Xuesong Jin. Measurement and assessment of out-of-round electric locomotive wheels. Proc IMechE Part F: Journal of Rail and Rapid Transit, 2018, 232(1): 275-287.

l  Gongquan Tao, Dexiang Ren, Linfeng Wang, Zefeng Wen*, Xuesong Jin. Online prediction model for wheel wear considering track flexibility. Multibody System Dynamics, 2018, 44(3): 313-334.

l  Yumei Zhang, David Thompson, Giacomo Squicciarini, Jungsoo Ryue, Xinbiao Xiao, Zefeng Wen*. Sound Transmission Loss Properties of Truss Core Extruded Panels. Applied Acoustics, 2018, 131: 134-153.

l  Wanliang Huang, Xi Cao, Zefeng Wen, Wenjian Wang*, Qiyue Liu, Minhao Zhu, Xuesong Jin. A Subscale Experimental Investigation on the Influence of Sanding on Adhesion and Rolling Contact Fatigue of Wheel/Rail Under Water Condition. ASME Journal of Tribology, 2017, 139(1): 011401-1- 011401-8.

l  Gongquan Tao, Xing Du, Heji Zhang, Zefeng Wen*, Xuesong Jin, Dabin Cui. Development and validation of a model for predicting wheel wear in high-speed trains. Journal of Zhejiang University-SCIENCE A, 2017, 18(8): 603-616.

l  Yue Wu, Xing Du, He-ji Zhang, Ze-feng Wen, Xue-song Jin*. Experimental analysis of the mechanism of high-order polygonal wear of wheels of a high-speed train. Journal of Zhejiang University-SCIENCE A, 2017, 18(8): 579–592.

l  Ling Liang, Li Wei, Foo Elbert, Wu Lei, Wen Zefeng, and Jin Xuesong*. Investigation into the Vibration of Metro Bogies Induced by Rail Corrugation. Chinese Journal of Mechanical Engineering, 2017, 30(1):93-102.

l  Xin Zhao*, Boyang An, Xiaogang Zhao, Zefeng Wen, Xuesong Jin. Local rolling contact fatigue and indentations on high-speed railway wheels: Observations and numerical simulations. International Journal of Fatigue, 2017, 103: 5-16.

l  Bing Wu*, Tao Wu, Zefeng Wen, and Xuesong Jin. Numerical analysis of high-speed wheel/rail adhesion under interfacial liquid contamination using an elastic-plastic asperity contact model. Proc IMechE Part J: J Engineering Tribology, 2017, 231(1): 63-74.

l  Tao Peng, Qingzhi Yan*, Gen Li, Xiaolu Zhang, Zefeng Wen, Xuesong Jin. The Braking Behaviors of Cu-Based Metallic Brake Pad for High-Speed Train Under Different Initial Braking Speed. Tribology Letters, 2017, 65:135.

l  Xin Zhao*, Xiaogang Zhao, Chao Liu, Zefeng Wen, Xuesong Jin. A study on dynamic stress intensity factors of rail cracks at high speeds by a 3D explicit finite element model of rolling contact. Wear, 2016, 366-367(1-2): 60-70.

l  Wei Li, Hengyu Wang, Zefeng Wen, Xing Du, Lei Wu, Xia Li and Xuesong Jin*. An investigation into the mechanism of metro rail corrugation using experimental and theoretical methods. Proc IMechE Part F: Journal of Rail and Rapid Transit, 2016, 230(4): 1025-1039.

l  Bing Wu, Zefeng Wen, Tao Wu, Xuesong Jin*. Analysis on thermal effect on the high-speed wheel/rail adhesion under interfacial contamination using a three-dimensional model with surface roughness. Wear, 2016, 366-367(1-2): 95-104.

l  Dabin Cui*, Weihua Zhang, Guangdong Tian, Li Li, Zefeng Wen, Xuesong Jin. Designing the key parameters of EMU bogie to reduce side wear of rail. Wear, 2016, 366-367(1-2): 49-59.

l  Shuoqiao Zhong, Xinbiao Xiao, Zefeng Wen, Xuesong Jin*. Effect of wheelset flexibility on wheel–rail contact behavior and a specific coupling of wheel–rail contact to flexible wheelset. Acta Mechanica Sinica, 2016, 32(2): 252-264.

l  Lei Wu, Xuesong Yao, Joe VanderMarel, Xin Lu, John Cotter, Donald T. Eadie, Zefeng Wen, Hengyu Wang*. Effects of curve radius and rail profile on energy saving in heavy haul achieved by application of top of rail friction modifier. Wear, 2016, 366-367(1-2): 279-286.

l  X.J. Zhao, J. Guo, H.Y. Wang, Z.F. Wen, Q.Y. Liu, G.T. Zhao, W.J. Wang*. Effects of decarburization on the wear resistance and damage mechanisms of rail steels subject to contact fatigue. Wear, 2016, 364-365(1-2): 130-143.

l  Gongquan Tao, Zefeng Wen*, Xin Zhao, Xuesong Jin. Effects of wheel-rail contact modelling on wheel wear simulation. Wear, 2016, 366-367(1-2): 146-156.

l  Xia Li*, Tao Yang, Jian Zhang, Yabo Cao, Zefeng Wen, Xuesong Jin. Rail wear on the curve of a heavy haul line—Numerical simulations and comparison with field measurements. Wear, 2016, 366-367(1-2): 131-138.

l  Yumei Zhang, Xinbiao Xiao, David Thompson, Giacomo Squicciarini, Zefeng Wen*, Zhihui Li, Yue Wu. Sound transmission loss of windows on high speed trains. Journal of Physics: Conference Series 744 (2016) 012141, doi:10.1088/1742-6596/744/1/012141.( INSPEC:16354200)

l  X.S. Jin*, W. Li, Z.F. Wen, H.Y. Wang, X.Z. Sheng. An investigation into rail corrugation, its mechanisms and effects on the dynamic behavior of metro trains and tracks in China. International Journal of Railway Technology, 2016, 5(3): 1-29.

 

Selected Awards and Honors

l  First prize of Natural Science Award of Ministry of Education, China (2018)

l  First prize of Science and Technology Award of China Railway Society (2008, 2016, 2020)

l  Academic and Technological Leaders in Sichuan Province, China (2018)

l  The 13th Sichuan Youth Science and Technology Award, China (2015)

l  Nomination Award for the National Excellent Doctoral Dissertation of China (2009)

l  Winner of New Century Excellent Talents in University, Ministry of Education, China (2008)

l  Funded by Fok Ying Tung Youth Fund, China (2008)

l  Excellent Doctoral Dissertation of Sichuan Province, China (2007)

 

Professional Activities

l  Editorial Board Member, Railway Engineering Science (2020–)

l  Editorial Board Member, Journal of Southwest Jiaotong University (2024–)

l  Editorial Board Member, Journal of Mechanical Strength (2023–)

RESEARCH

Current Research

l  Research on damage mechanism and control of xxx railway (No. U21A20167), National Natural Science Foundation of China (2022-2025)

l  Study on the initiation mechanism of wheel polygonal wear of high-power AC drive electric locomotive (No. 51875484), National Natural Science Foundation of China (2019-2022)

l  Research on construction method and maintenance limit of subway broadband track irregularity spectrum (No. 2023YFQ0091), Science and Technology Plan Project of Sichuan Province, China (2023-2024)

l  Joint research into initiation mechanism and monitoring and controlling technologies of rail corrugation of metro lines (No. 2019YFH0053), Science and Technology Plan Project of Sichuan Province, China (2019-2021)

l  Research on wheel-rail damage control and optimization of Singapore Cross Island Line, CRRC (2024-2025)

l  Study on wheel-rail noise and track vibration and noise reduction measures of Singapore Cross Island Line, CRRC (2024-2025)

 

Research Group

l  Prof. Wen is a member of Wheel–Rail Interaction and Vibration & Noise (WRIVN) group. The WRIVN group consists of 5 professors, 4 associate professors and 5 lecturers. Primary areas of expertise include wheel–rail interaction, railway vehicle design, railway vehicle system dynamics, vibration and noise reduction of railway vehicle and track, failure analysis, condition monitoring, and vehicle and track instrumentation. Over the past 20 years, the WRIVN group has developed a reputation for providing efficient and practical solutions to a wide range of railway operations including high speed, heavy haul, mass transit, general freight and passenger systems.

 

TEACHING

Primary Teaching areas

l  Wheel–Rail Interaction

 

Current Courses

l  Wheel–Rail Contact Mechanics

 

GRADUATE SUPERVISION

I am available for supervision. Over the past five years, I have supervised and graduated 45 Mas and 20 PhDs.