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1 Dec 1988

Technical Reports

Laboratory Investigation of Roller Bearing Damage Due to Impact

Author
J. Kesler, W. Jordan, R. Owings

Subject Facilities & Test Equipment

Keywords: Wheel Impact, Impact Loading, Stress

Abstract: This report presents the results of a two phase testing program to measure the strains in the roller separators (cages) of a bearing during impact loading. The impact loading is...

Report Number
FRA/ORD-89-O 4
Office
RRD

1 Nov 1988

Technical Reports

A Risk Assessment Study on the Transportation of Hazardous Materials over the U.S. Railroads

Author
Federal Railroad Administration; Phani K. Raj

Subject Hazardous Materials, Safety Advisories

Keywords: Hazmat, Train Accident, Risk casualty, Annual frequency, Safety, Probability, Release main line, Yard, Risk profile

Abstract: A comprehensive and generic risk assessment model has been developed for evaluating the risk to the public from the transportation of hazardous materials (Hazmat) on rail over...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-88/14
Office
RDI-22

1 Oct 1988

Technical Reports

Crack Propagation Life of Detail Fractures in Rails

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Keywords: Crack Growth; Detail Fracture; Fracture Mechanics; Rail Integrity; Safe Crack; Growth Life

Abstract: The results of a comprehensive study of the crack propagation behavior of detail fractures in railroad rails are presented. The study includes full-scale crack growth experiments...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-88/13
Office
RDI-20

1 Sep 1988

Technical Reports

Railroad Rail Flaw Detection System Based on Electromagnetic Acoustic Transducers

Author
George A. Alers

Subject Tracks & Structures

Keywords: EMAT, ultrasonic inspection

Abstract: This report describes the design, construction and preliminary testing of an ultrasonic inspection vehicle intended for the detection of flaws in railroad tracks that are in...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-88/09
Office
RRD

1 Apr 1988

Technical Reports

Vehicle/Track Interaction Test at Bennington, NH: Revision 1.0

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Keywords: Vehicle/track interaction; Vehicle Response; Track Perturbations; Track Safety; Lateral/Vertical Wheel/Truck Forces; Sinusoidal Alignment; Gage;

Abstract: This report describes the results of the Vehicle/Track Interaction tests conducted at Bennington, NH on August 28-31, 1982. The purpose of these tests was to determine the effects...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-87/01
Office
RDI-20