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May
2013
Other Reports
Research and Development Strategic Plan
Subject
Facilities & Test Equipment,
Human Factors,
Rolling Stock,
Signal and Train Control,
Track
Keywords: strategic plan; research and development
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-13/27
Office
RRD
1
Jan
2001
Other Reports
FAST Heavy Axle Load Program Safety Compendium
Subject
Facilities & Test Equipment
Keywords: Facility for Accelerated Service Testing, HAL, Operational Safety
Abstract: [From the Introduction] The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and the Association of American Railroads (AAR) have jointly funded research activity at the Facility for...
Office
RRD
1
Jan
2001
Other Reports
HAL Substructure Investigation Using Rapid, Non-Destructive Techniques
Subject
Rail and Infrastructure Integrity
Keywords: Cone Penetrometer, Heavy Axle Load, Subgrade
Abstract: As part of a program to determine the nature of track substructure problems and to recommend the best remedial action, the Association of American Railroads has developed an on-...
Office
RRD
1
Nov
1996
Other Reports
Estimation of Elastic and Residual Stresses in Railroad Rails Subject to Service Loading
Subject
Rail and Infrastructure Integrity
Keywords: Contact Stress, Mathematical Model, Rail Transportation
Abstract: The subject of this report is the analysis of elastic and residual stresses in railroad rails working in service conditions. The report consists of two parts. The first part (...
Report Number
DOT-VNTSC-RR728-WP-96-2
Office
RRD
1
Oct
1996
Other Reports
Economics of Increased Axle Loads: FAST/HAL Phase II Results
Subject
Facilities & Test Equipment
Keywords: Cost Savings, Economic Analysis, Railroad Technology
Abstract: Based upon the cases analyzed to date, the use of heavier cars, with attendant increased axle loads, may be a viable tool for achieving significant total savings in cost for...
Office
RRD