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Technical Reports
Radial Axle Truck Test Results Report
Keywords: Performance Tests, Curve Negotiation, Stability
Abstract: This report describes the performance tests conducted on a pair of prototype radial axle trucks developed by GSI. The trucks tested were purchased from GSI by Amtrak and tested by...
Technical Reports
User's Manual for Program CONWHEEL (CONformal WHEEL-rail Contact Stress Problems): Technical Report No.10
Keywords: Rail-Wheel Interaction, Contact Stress, Conformal Contact, Elasticity, NonHertzian Contact, Computer Program
Abstract: CONWHEEL (CONformal WHEEL-rail contact stress problems) is an all FORTRAN computer program for the solution of normal contact stresses between two closely conforming (possibly...
Technical Reports
Analysis of Railroad Track Maintenance Expenditures for Class I Railroads 1962-1977
Keywords: Track Safety Standards, Track-Related Accidents, Train Speeds, Cost/Benefit Analysis
Abstract: This study investigates the decision-making process for railroad track maintenance (T/M) expenditures. The objectives are to (1) describe how Federal track safety standards have...
Other Reports
Correlation of Accident Data with Physical Characteristics of Derailed Freight Vehicles
Keywords: Track/Track Dynamics, Rail Safety, Track Geometry
Abstract: [From the Preface] The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is sponsoring research to provide improved safety of the rail transportation system at reduced life-cycle costs. These...
Technical Reports
Evaluation of Wheel-Rail Load and Position Measurement Concepts
Keywords: Railroad Wheels, Wheel-Rail Position, Angle of Attack
Abstract: Concepts for railroad vehicle-borne instrumentation systems which measure wheel-rail loads and wheel position and angle-of-attack relative to the rail were identified and...