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1 Nov 1979

Technical Reports

The Kansas Test Track Part I - Analysis of Test Data

Author
Claire G. Ball, Norman W. Hanson, John W. Weber

Subject Tracks & Structures

Keywords: Ballast, Beams, Concrete, Instrumentation, Slab Track, Subgrade, Ties, Testing

Abstract:

This report presents the results of an experimental project to compare the performance of different track support systems. Data obtained during the project are summarized,...

Report Number
FRA/ORD79.22.I
Office
RDI-21

1 Nov 1979

Technical Reports

Track Component - Property Tests Volume I - Rail, Tie and Fasteners

Author
A. M. Zarembski, J. Choros, I. Gitlin

Subject Tracks & Structures

Keywords: Rail Properties, Tie Properties, Track Fastener Properties

Abstract:

This report describes the test procedures and the results of tests on the physical properties of rail, tie and fastener. The properties obtained are the bending rigidity of the...

Report Number
FRA/ORD-79/32
Office
RRD

5 Oct 1979

Other Reports

Northeast Corridor Intercity and Commuter Rail Service Coordination Study

Subject Amtrak, Intercity Passenger Rail Investment

Keywords: Northeast Corridor, Intercity, Amtrak, commuter rail

Office
RRD

1 Sep 1979

Technical Reports

Effect of Torsional Fastener Resistance on the Lateral Response of a Rail-Tie Structure

Author
Arnold D. Kerr

Subject Tracks & Structures

Keywords: Lateral Deformations of Track, Railroad Track Equations, Fastener Rigidity

Abstract: The use of the classical beam bending equations for the analysis of the track response in the lateral plane is of questionable validity; when the used fasteners exhibit a...

Report Number
FRA/ORD-78/35
Office
RRD

1 Sep 1979

Technical Reports

Lateral Resistance of Some New and Relay Red Oak Crossties

Author
Joseph F. Murphy

Subject Tracks & Structures

Keywords: Cross Ties, Gage Widening, Lateral Translation

Abstract: To explore the effect of in-service use, comparative lateral resistance tests were performed on eight red oak crossties—four 24-year-old relay (used) ties and four new ties. One...

Report Number
FRA/ORD-79/03
Office
RRD