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1 Dec 1978

Technical Reports

Flaw Detection in Rails

Author
A. K. Gurvich

Subject Rail and Infrastructure Integrity

Keywords: Rail Nondestructive Inspection, Ultrasonics, Electro-magnetic Detection

Abstract:

The Physical principles and techniques of magnetic and ultrasonic flaw detection in rails are given. The intended use, working principles and layout of various rail flaw...

Report Number
FRA/ORD-77/10
Office
RRD

30 Nov 1978

Technical Reports

Northeast Corridor Cant Deficiency Tests for the Evaluation of Passenger Comfort in Curves

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Passenger Comfort, Curves, Northeast Corridor, Cant Deficiency

Abstract: This report evaluates the overall ride comfort and measure actual lateral acceleration on the passenger in typical curves on the Northeast Corridor at vehicle unbalances in excess...

Office
RRD

3 Nov 1978

Technical Reports

Railroad Classification Yard Technology. Design Methodology Study.

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Abstract: Even after bypass and intermodal train operations are fully exploited by railroads, it is clear that the railroad yard will continue to be an important factor in railroad...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-78/67
Office
RDI-20

1 Nov 1978

Technical Reports

The Application of Quasi-Linearization Techniques to Rail Vehicle Dynamic Analyses

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Keywords: The Application of Quasi-Linearization Techniques to Rail Vehicle Dynamic Analyses; Rail Vehicle Dynamics; Quasi-Linearization; Describing Function Analysis

Abstract: The objective of the work reported here was to define methods for applying the describing function technique to realistic models of nonlinear rail cars. The describing function...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-78/56
Office
RDI-20

1 Nov 1978

Technical Reports

Design and Analysis of a Track Compliance Measurement System

Author
W.D. Kaiser, H.C. Meacham, J.M. Tuten

Subject Track

Keywords: Track Dynamic Compliance, Electrohydraulic-Excitation System, Track Stiffness

Abstract: This report covers the design of a vehicle for measuring the static and dynamic compliance of railroad track. The static compliance system uses the rail deflections due to...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-78/57
Office
RRD