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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
29
Sep
2017
Technical Reports
A Survey of Wheel/Rail Friction
Subject
Track,
Tracks & Structures,
Track/Train Interactions
Keywords: Friction, friction management, lubrication, vehicle-track interaction, wheel-rail interaction v
Abstract: Friction has a huge influence on the vehicle/track interaction and yet it remains poorly understood, its consideration an afterthought in many simulation activities. This survey...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-17/21
Office
RDI-21
30
Sep
2014
Technical Reports
BNSF San Bernardino Case Study: Positive Train Control Risk Assessment
Subject
Positive Train Control,
Signal and Train Control,
Risk Assessment
Keywords: Positive Train Control, Generalized Train Movement Simulator, I-ETMS, risk assessment, level splitting, engineering reliability metrics
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration funded the BNSF San Bernardino Case Study to verify its Generalized Train Movement Simulator (GTMS) risk assessment capabilities on a planned...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-14/31
Office
RRD
25
Jul
2014
Technical Reports
Evaluation of Wheel/Rail Contact Mechanics: Concepts Report
Subject
Track,
Tracks & Structures,
Track/Train Interactions
Keywords: Roller Rig, Wheel-Rail Contact Mechanics, Rail Vehicle Dynamics, Contact Patch Dynamics, Wheel Forces and Moments
Abstract: A need exists for a new test rig design with advanced sensing technologies that will allow the railroad industry and regulatory agencies to better understand the wheel-rail...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-14/28
Office
RDI-21