eLibrary Search
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Research Results
Human performance and safety in highway, traffic, and ITS systems
Keywords: safety, ITS, research, highway, traffic
Abstract: The papers in this volume are evidence of the breadth of safety interests and research on highway and traffic systems. Advanced technology, particularly the role of humans in...
Technical Reports
Simulation Model for Risk/Benefit Evaluation of Rail Inspection Programs
Keywords: Crack growth, Damage Tolerance, Monte Carlo Method, Nondestructive Inspection, Rail Inspection
Abstract: A Monte Carlo simulation of certain aspects of rail inspection is presented. The simulation is used to compare alternative practices in railroad rail inspection programs. The...
Technical Reports
Trial Low Track Modulus Tests at FAST
Keywords: Low track modulus; track performance
Abstract: A study to investigate the influence of low track modulus on track performance under traffic was conducted by the Association of American Railroads, Transportation Test Center,...
Other Reports
Preliminary Summary of 1994 Accident/Incident Data for January - December
Keywords: Accident data, Incident data
Abstract: A railroad is required to make an accident/incident report within 30 days of the end of each month. The FRA examines these reports and resolves errors, omissions, and...