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20
Sep
2019
Technical Reports
Crashworthy Components Retrofit for F40 Locomotive
Subject
Crashworthiness - Passenger Equipment
Keywords: Locomotives, rail cars, override, collision, injury, impacts, testing, crash energy management, push-back coupler, anti-climber
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration and the Volpe Center continue to evaluate new technologies for increasing the safety of passengers and operators in rail equipment. In...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-19/34
Office
RDI-22
20
Sep
2019
Technical Reports
Freight Train Positive Train Control Braking Enforcement Algorithm Research and Testing
Subject
Positive Train Control
Keywords: Braking enforcement algorithm, braking algorithm, freight braking algorithm, Positive Train Control, PTC, I-ETMS®, Electronically Controlled Pneumatic brakes, ECP brakes, simulation, modeling, Monte Carlo simulation, testing
Abstract: Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (TTCI) researched methods for improving Positive Train Control (PTC) braking algorithm performance and supported industry implementation and...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-19/35
Office
RDI-23
18
Sep
2019
Technical Reports
Detection of Concrete Tie Rail Seat Deterioration
Subject
Track
Keywords: Concrete tie, rail seat deterioration, RSD, rail seat abrasion, laboratory testing, detection, inspection, gage restraint measurement system, GRMS, track geometry
Abstract: Rail seat deterioration (RSD) is a loss of concrete in the rail seat area of concrete ties that may compromise safety by increasing track gage, reducing fastener toe load, and...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-19/33
Office
RDI-21
13
Sep
2019
Technical Reports
A New Method for Detecting the Onset of Scour and Managing Scour-Critical Bridges
Subject
Track
Keywords: Scour, bridges, monitoring, accelerometer, tilt meter, tilt sensor, motion sensor, real-time
Abstract: This project explores monitoring railroad bridges using a hybrid sensor that measures acceleration, tilt, and temperature. The objective of the research is to detect scour and...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-19/32
Office
RDI-21
19
Aug
2019
Technical Reports
Review of Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Incidents 1986 – 2015: Trends and Potential Safety Gaps
Subject
Grade Crossing Modeling and Simulation,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: Crossing, grade crossing, safety, pedestrian, vehicle, gates
Abstract: A review of the U.S. grade crossing incidents over 30 years revealed that fatal incidents involving pedestrians increased despite significant safety gains.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-19/30
Office
RDI-24