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1 Jan 2001

Other Reports

Introduction of HAL Traffic (286 Cars) on Revenue Service Lines: A Preliminary Analysis

Author
M. Carmen Trevizo, John D. Mazza, Duane E. Otter, David D. Davis

Subject Tracks & Structures

Keywords: Wheel Load, Concrete Tie, Degradation, Heavy Axle Load

Abstract: Preliminary results of the Association of American Railroad's (AAR) Heavy Axle Load (HAL) Revenue Service Monitoring Program suggest that the effects of HAL traffic on revenue...

Office
RRD

1 Dec 1995

Other Reports

Performance Standards Track Technical Bulletins

Author
Office of Saftey Enforcement

Subject Tracks & Structures, Best Practices

Abstract: Describes objective of each performance standard and its associated reference source

Office
RRS

1 Nov 1985

Other Reports

Composite Wood Tie Performance Report

Author
Nancy Blume Lightfoot

Subject Tracks & Structures

Abstract: Testing (FAST) Composite Wood Tie Performance Evaluation performed at the Transportation Test Center (TTC) near Pueblo, Colorado. The purpose of the evaluation was to compare the...

Report Number
TTC-027
Office
RRD

26 Oct 1976

Other Reports

Technical Documentation: Locomotive Truck Hunting Model

Author
V. K. Garg, G. C. Martin, P. W. Hartmann, J. G. Tolomei

Subject Tracks & Structures

Keywords: Computer Programs, Critical Velocity, Dynamic Tests, Mathematical Models, Vehicle Design

Abstract: Two very different modes of hunting behavior are frequently observed; body hunting and truck hunting. Body hunting or primary hunting is often characterized by violent motions of...

Office
RRD

1 Jul 1975

Other Reports

Factors in Lightweight Guideway Design and Costing

Author
R. J. Ravera, J. R. Anderes

Subject Tracks & Structures

Keywords: Weight Reduction, Pier Spacing, Cost Estimation

Abstract: The effect of lightweight guideway design on ride quality is examined. Results for a particular vehicle/guideway system show that ride quality can be maintained while beam weight...

Report Number
MTR-6969
Office
RRD