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1
Aug
2018
Research Results
Understanding the Splitting and Bursting Failure of Concrete Crossties
Subject
Analysis
Keywords: Pretensioned concrete crosstie, splitting crack, bursting crack, concrete release strength, prestressing wire, prestressing strand, bond strength, finite element analysis
Abstract: Under the sponsorship of the Federal Railroad Administration, finite element (FE) analyses were conducted at the Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (Volpe Center)...
Report Number
RR 18-12
Office
RDI-21
1
Sep
2005
Reports to Congress
Report to Congress: Costs and Benefits of Magnetic Levitation
Subject
Maglev,
Evaluation,
Analysis
Keywords: Report to Congress: Costs and Benefits of Magnetic Levitation
Abstract: response to a Congressional request to compare the costs and benefits of magnetic levitation (Maglev) with those of other modes, this report provides technical background on this...
1
Sep
1994
Other Reports
Engineering Department Fatalities Resulting from the Operation or Maintenance of On-Track Equipment : Calendar Years 1989-1993
Subject
Employee Fatalities,
Track,
Analysis
Abstract: This report represents the Federal Railroad Administration's findings in its investigation of 22 Engineering Department railroad employee fatalities suffered during calendar years...
Office
RRS
22
Aug
1989
Historical Documents
Annual Report : Methods of Train Operations
Subject
Analysis
Abstract: Includes years 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1989
13
May
1982
Other Reports
Operational Test Plan F4OPH/Banking Amcoach Cant Deficiency Test
Subject
Track/Train Interactions,
Analysis,
Testing
Abstract: The objectives of testing the F4OPH and the prototype banking Amcoach at high cant deficiency are: o To evaluate the maximum safe curving speeds of the F4OPH diesel locomotive and...
Office
RRS