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1 Feb 1983

Technical Reports

Perturbed Track Test: Results of Data Analysis

Author
Ashok B. Boghani, Douglas W. Palmer, P. Ranganath Nayak

Subject Track/Train Interactions

Keywords: Rail Vehicle Dynamics, SAFE, Vehicle Dynamic Performance

Abstract: The Perturbed Track Test (PTT) involving the E-8 and SDP-40F locomotives was conducted at the Transportation Test Center (TTC) during November and December, 1978. Two of the...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-83/08
Office
RRD

1 Dec 1982

Technical Reports

Steady State Curving and Wheel/Rail Wear Properties of a Transit Vehicle on the Tight Turn Loop

Author
John A. Elkins, John Peters, Gerry Arnold, Britto Rajkumar

Subject Track/Train Interactions

Keywords: Wheel/Rail Wear Performance, Curved Track, Wear Rates

Abstract: This report describes the results of a test series carried out on the Tight Turn Loop at the Transportation Test Center to assess the curving and wheel/rail wear performance of a...

Report Number
UMTA-Co-06-0009-83-1
Office
RRD

1 Jun 1982

Technical Reports

Anthology of Rail Dynamics Research

Author
Stevel E. Shladover

Subject Track/Train Interactions

Keywords: Rail Vehicle Dynamics, Track-Train Dymanics, Wheel-Rail Interaction, Railroad Research and Development

Abstract: This report is intended to provide the railroad industry and other interested parties with an anthology of recent technical information of long term value which has resulted from...

Report Number
FRA/ORD-82-37
Office
RRD

1 Mar 1982

Technical Reports

Investigation of Rail Fastener Performance Requirements

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Track, Tracks & Structures, Track/Train Interactions

Keywords: Fasteners

Abstract: An investigation was conducted to develop qualification requirements which reliably indicate the service performance of rail fasteners. The study included a review of available...

Report Number
FRA/ORD-82/10
Office
RRD

1 Mar 1982

Technical Reports

User's Manual for Program CONWHEEL (CONformal WHEEL-rail Contact Stress Problems): Technical Report No.10

Author
B. Paul, S. Singh

Subject Track/Train Interactions

Keywords: Rail-Wheel Interaction, Contact Stress, Conformal Contact, Elasticity, NonHertzian Contact, Computer Program

Abstract: CONWHEEL (CONformal WHEEL-rail contact stress problems) is an all FORTRAN computer program for the solution of normal contact stresses between two closely conforming (possibly...

Report Number
FRA/ORD-82/36
Office
RRD