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Jan
2001
Other Reports
User's Manual: 2, 3, & 4 Axle Rigid Truck Curve Negotiation Model
Subject
Track/Train Interactions
Keywords: Computer Environment, Control Cards, Load
Abstract: [From the Introduction] The rigid truck curve negotiation model calculates the lateral wheel-rail forces associated with the negotiation of a section of curved track by a rigid...
Office
RRD
1
Jan
2001
Technical Reports
Wheel Rail Forces Measured Under Severe Track Geometry Alignment Variations
Subject
Track/Train Interactions
Keywords: Rail Vehicle Response, Track Perturbations, Lateral/Vertical Wheel/Truck Forces
Abstract: This report describes a series of vehicle track interaction tests conducted from October 1984 to December 1984, under the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Improved Track...
Report Number
DOT-TSC-FRA-89-5
Office
RRD
1
Dec
2000
Research Results
Fractal Analysis Of Geometry Data For Railroad Track Condition Assessment
Subject
Track,
Track/Train Interactions,
Tracks & Structures
Keywords: fractal analysis, fractal dimension, divider method, track geometry data
Report Number
RR00-06
Office
RDI-21
1
Dec
2000
Technical Reports
Economics of Heavy Axle Loads: Predicted and Actual Benefits of HAL Operations
Subject
Facilities & Test Equipment
Keywords: Cost/Benefit Analysis, TTC, Transportation Test Center
Abstract: Over the past 15 years, Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (formerly Research and Test Department of the Association of American Railroads) has devoted a great deal of...
Report Number
R-943
Office
RRD
7
Nov
2000
Technical Reports
Advanced Railroad Wheel/Rail Interaction Force Measurement
Subject
Track/Train Interactions
Keywords: Foundation Disk, Power System, MEMS Sensors
Abstract: The Phase I research into the development of a novel, cost effective and efficient wheel/rail interaction force measurement system demonstrated the ability to use silicon strain...
Report Number
DTRS57-99-C-00081
Office
RRD