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Other Reports
Ultrasonice Railroad Wheel Inspection Using EMATs
Keywords: Nondestructive Evaluation, Residual Stress, Roll-By Inspection
Abstract: This is report number 18 in a series covering the research performed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (formerly National Bureau of Standards) for the Federal...
Technical Reports
A Risk Assessment Study on the Transportation of Hazardous Materials over the U.S. Railroads
Keywords: Hazmat, Train Accident, Risk casualty, Annual frequency, Safety, Probability, Release main line, Yard, Risk profile
Abstract: A comprehensive and generic risk assessment model has been developed for evaluating the risk to the public from the transportation of hazardous materials (Hazmat) on rail over...
Technical Reports
Crack Propagation Life of Detail Fractures in Rails
Keywords: Crack Growth; Detail Fracture; Fracture Mechanics; Rail Integrity; Safe Crack; Growth Life
Abstract: The results of a comprehensive study of the crack propagation behavior of detail fractures in railroad rails are presented. The study includes full-scale crack growth experiments...
Other Reports
Improved Braking System Simulation : Draft Final Report
Abstract: The work was directed at the study of safety in the operation of freight trains where the air brake operating conditions were significantly different from current U.S....
Other Reports
Roller Bearing Temperature Measurements on Double-Stack Container Cars
Keywords: Instrumentation, Wayside Hotbox Detector, Laboratory Testing
Abstract: This report describes the test methods, operations, and results obtained from monitoring roller bearing temperatures on double-stack container cars and conventional cars in...