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29
Dec
2002
Other Reports
Hybrid Active/Passive Exhaust Noise Control System (APECS) For Locomotives
Subject
Locomotive Standards (Safety & Noise)
Keywords: Locomotives, APECS, Active/Passive Exhaust Noise Control System
Abstract: This report documents the analysis and development of an Active/Passive Exhaust Noise Control System (APECS) for railroad passenger locomotives that could provide at least 10 dBA...
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
1
May
1995
Other Reports
Report No. 28 - Residual Stress in Induction-Heated Railroad Wheels: Ultrasonic and Saw Cut Measurements
Subject
Rail and Infrastructure Integrity
Keywords: Railroad Technology, Birefringence Measurements, Transducers
Abstract: [From the Introduction] This report deals principally with the ultrasonic measurement of residual stress in a set of 10 cast steel wheels of U.S. manufacture. They were all from...
Report Number
NISTIR 5038
Office
RRD