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This study introduces a non-contact system using digital fringe projection to assess railway fastener looseness by measuring 3D topography. The technology accurately estimates tightening torque and clamping force, enhancing railway safety and inspection efficiency.

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Area of Science:

  • Railway Engineering
  • Non-Destructive Testing
  • Metrology

Background:

  • Railway fastener integrity is crucial for safety.
  • Current inspection methods lack non-contact, efficient solutions.
  • Need for advanced techniques to assess fastener clamping force and looseness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Develop a non-contact system for railway fastener inspection.
  • Utilize digital fringe projection to measure 3D topography.
  • Directly estimate tightening torque and bolt clamping force.

Main Methods:

  • Digital fringe projection for 3D measurement.
  • Point cloud processing: denoising, FPFH, ICP registration.
  • Kernel density estimation and ridge regression for force estimation.

Main Results:

  • Accurate estimation of tightening torque (RMSE 9.272 N·m).
  • Precise measurement of clamping force (RMSE 1.94 kN).
  • System demonstrates high precision comparable to manual methods.

Conclusions:

  • The developed system offers a precise, non-contact solution for railway fastener assessment.
  • Direct estimation of torque and clamping force improves safety evaluations.
  • Enhanced inspection efficiency and reliability for railway maintenance.