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12
Dec
2024
Other Reports
Wheel Failure Investigation Program: Phase 3
Subject
Rolling Stock
Keywords: Wheel failure, vertical split rims, VSR, shattered rims, broken flange, thermal cracking in flange, plate cracking, thin rim overload, rolling stock
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-24/44
Office
RDI-22
9
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
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
Sep
1996
Other Reports
Public-Private Partnerships and ISTEA: Planning, Evaluating, and Financing Public Benefit Rail Infrastructure Projects
Subject
Rail and Infrastructure Integrity
Keywords: Intercity Freight, Passenger Rail, Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act
Abstract: [From the Introduction] This Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) reference guide is designed as a practical, single source document for local and state officials and other...
Office
RRD