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5 Mar 2019

Technical Reports

Data Analysis for Maintenance-of-Way Worker Fatigue

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Fatigue Management

Keywords: Fatigue, work schedule, maintenance-of-way, sleep pattern, alertness, shiftwork, hours of service, biomathematical fatigue model

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-19/02
Office
RDI-24

8 Jul 2016

Technical Reports

Advanced Component Testing: Kaskasia Handbrake Test.

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Handbrake, installation, operation, impact testing

Abstract: The evaluation of a prototype remote operation handbrake showed that it can be installed on a car with only minor modifications to connect the air. This prototype did not set the...

Report Number
DOT/ORD/FRA-16/26
Office
RDI-22

22 Feb 2013

Technical Reports

Fatigue Status of the U.S. Railroad Industry

Author
Judith Gertler, Amanda DiFiore and Thomas Raslear

Subject Fatigue Management, Hours of Service, Human Factors, Sleep Disorders, Work Schedule & Sleep Patterns

Keywords: Fatigue, work schedule, sleep pattern, sleep disorder, alertness, shiftwork, hours of service, split assignment, extra board

Abstract: This report draws on the results of several prior studies, all conducted with similar methodology, to characterize the prevalence of employee fatigue in the U.S. railroad industry...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-13/06
Office
RRD

1 Apr 2012

Technical Reports

Validation of FAST Model Sleep Estimates with Actigraph Measured Sleep in Locomotive Engineers

Author
Judith Gertler, Steven Hursh, Joseph Fanzone, and Thomas Raslear

Subject Fatigue Management, Human Factors, Work Schedule & Sleep Patterns

Keywords: sleep; actigraphy; locomotive engineer; FAST; Fatigue Avoidance Scheduling Tool

Abstract: This report presents the results of a study to validate the AutoSleep sleep prediction algorithm, which is a component of the Fatigue Avoidance Scheduling Tool (FAST). Researchers...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-12/05
Office
RRD

1 Jan 2011

Technical Reports

Effect of Missing or Broken Fasteners on Gage Restraint of Concrete Ties

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Concrete Ties, Field Side Clips, Heavy Axle Load, Gage Side Clip, Gage Restrain, Wear

Abstract: From 2009 to 2010, the Transportation Technology Center, Inc., measured the gage restraint of a mainline concrete tie track affected by missing or broken fasteners. Measurements...

Office
RRD