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1 Apr 1999

Research Results

Residual Stresses In Railroad Commuter Car Wheels

Author
Monique F. Stewart

Keywords: residual stress, railroad wheel, contact stress, thermal stress, fatigue cracking

Report Number
RR99-01
Office
RDI-22

1 Jul 1995

Research Results

Human performance and safety in highway, traffic, and ITS systems

Author
Transportation Research Board National Research Council

Subject Safety Performance Measures, Safety Regulatory Analysis

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...

Report Number
1485
Office
RDI-24

1 Apr 1982

Research Results

Anthology of Rail Dynamics Research: References Suggest for Inclusion in the Final Report

Author
Systems Control Technology, Inc.

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Modeling, Railroad Technology, Computer Programs

Abstract:

This document contains technical references considered for inclusion in the Anthology of Rail Dynamics Research Final Report.

Office
RDI-21

1 Jul 1978

Research Results

Report on Research Work FRA Purchase Order 810-4361 Asbestos Emissions From Railroad Brake Shoes

Author
Quealy, J.F. and Wandrisco, J. M.

Subject Braking Systems

Keywords: Asbestos, Brake Shoes, Composite Materials

Abstract:

Samples of airborne emissions from three brands of composition railroad brake shoes were collected during tests on a full-scale-railroad-wheel testing dynamometer under...

Office
RDI-22

7 Sep 1977

Research Results

Lateral Stability of Ballast - Ballast and Foundation Materials Research Program

Author
Hay, W. W.; Peterson, H. C.; Plotkin, D. E.; Bakas, P. T.

Keywords: Railroad tracks, Railroad ballast, Lateral stability, Railroad ties, Gravel, Slags, Limestone, Rail wheel interactions

Abstract:

This report presents the results of the lateral stability study of the Ballast and Foundation Materials Research Program. Full-scale lateral stability tests were conducted with...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-77/61
Office
RDI-21