eLibrary Search
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Research Results
Rainy Section at FAST: Phase I Summary
Keywords: Ballast, mud pumping, settlement, track modulus, drainage
Research Results
Screw Spike and Spring Washer Hold-Down Force and Resiliency Investigation
Keywords: Screw spikes, spring washers, torque, broken spikes, elastic fasteners, longitudinal load, resiliency, track
Other Reports
Quiet Zone Locations by City and State
Keywords: Quiet Zones, Locations
Abstract: The purpose of this report is to provide latest information of Quiet Zone Locations by City and State as of 4/15/2020.
Research Results
CIVA-UT Model Validation for Rail Flaw Inspection Simulation
Keywords: Nondestructive evaluation (NDE), ultrasonic testing (UT), CIVA, Modeling, Validation
Research Results
Rail Force Measurement and Fastener Load Demand at Horseshoe Curve
Keywords: Rail force measurement, fastener load demand, spike breakage