Study on Application of Austenitic High Manganese Steels to Maglev Guideway

Abstract

Some measures are necessary in the structures of bIaglev guideway to reduce the magnetic drag force, which resists the movement of vehicle. The object of this paper is to study on the application of austenitic high manganese steels which are one type of non-magnetic steels. Firstly, the effect of using austenitic high manganese steels for reducing the magnetic drag force is described. Secondly, the results of investigations of welding performance and processing performance, and those of fatigue tests of welding joints are described.