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11
Jun
2024
Technical Reports
Performance-Based Specifications for Concrete Railroad Tie Freeze-Thaw Durability
Subject
Tracks & Structures
Keywords: Concrete railroad ties, freeze-thaw durability, manufacturing process control
Abstract: The University of Florida and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, in partnership with the Austrian firm voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak, developed a performance...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-24/17
Office
RDI-21
3
Jun
2024
Technical Reports
A 3D Scanning Method to Measure Concrete Crosstie Geometry
Subject
Tracks & Structures
Keywords: infrastructure, railroad ties, 3D scanning, tie cross-section parameters, transfer length, shape factor, prestressed concrete, high speed rail
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration sponsored Kansas State University (K-State) in research to improve the design and performance of crossties. K-State used a Creaform...
Report Number
RR 24-05
Office
RDI-21
11
Jul
2023
Technical Reports
Development of an Operationally Efficient PTC Braking Enforcement Algorithm for Freight Trains: Appendices F
Subject
Braking Systems,
Positive Train Control,
Signal and Train Control
Keywords: Braking algorithm, enforcement algorithm, positive train control, PTC, train control, simulation, Monte Carlo simulation, adaptive enforcement algorithm, emergency brake backup
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-13/34
Office
RRD
11
Jul
2023
Technical Reports
Development of an Operationally Efficient PTC Braking Enforcement Algorithm for Freight Trains: Appendices G-L
Subject
Braking Systems,
Positive Train Control,
Signal and Train Control
Keywords: Braking algorithm, enforcement algorithm, positive train control, PTC, train control, simulation, Monte Carlo simulation, adaptive enforcement algorithm, emergency brake backup
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-13/34
Office
RRD
13
Feb
2018
Technical Reports
Slab Track at Facility for Accelerated Service Testing: Performance and Serviceability
Subject
Signal and Train Control
Keywords: Slab track, track geometry, instrumented wheelsets, heavy axle load, HAL
Abstract: The Transportation Technology Center, Inc., with funding by the Portland Cement Association and the Federal Railroad Administration, documented the available records associated...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-18/02
Office
RDI-21