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23 Feb 2018

Research Results

Performance of Rail Fastening Systems on an Open-Deck Bridge

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Bridge and Structures Safety

Keywords: Rail fastening systems, track gage strength, bridges, open-deck bridges

Abstract:

Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (TTCI) monitored the performance of rail fasteners on an open-deck bridge and its approaches, located at Norfolk Southern Corporation’s (...

Report Number
RR 18-02
Office
RDI-21

1 Sep 2017

Research Results

Bridge Approach Remedies Implemented at Western Mega Site

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Bridge and Structures Safety

Keywords: Heavy axle load (HAL), track transition, bridge approach

Abstract:

As part of the heavy axle load (HAL) revenue service mega site testing program, the Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (TTCI) has worked closely with the Union Pacific...

Report Number
RR 17-10
Office
RDI-21

26 May 2017

Research Results

Industry Survey of Bolsters and Side Frames Removed from Service

Author
Federal Railroad Administartion

Subject Best Practices, Facilities & Test Equipment, Rolling Stock

Keywords: Bolster, side frame, casting, survey, steel

Abstract:

Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (TTCI) conducted an industry survey of defective bolsters and side frames removed from service. Scrapped components (approximately 70...

Report Number
RR 17-07
Office
RDI-22

1 Apr 2007

Research Results

Bridge Approaches and Track Stiffness

Author
Donald Plotkin

Subject Bridge and Structures Safety, Track, Track/Train Interactions, Tracks & Structures

Keywords: Bridge approach, track stiffness, track deflection, track modulus

Report Number
RR07-12
Office
RDI-21