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2 Mar 2023

Forms and Templates

6180.167 -- Bridge Inspection Report Public Version Request Form

Subject Bridge and Structures Safety

23 Feb 2018

Research Results

Performance of Rail Fastening Systems on an Open-Deck Bridge

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Bridge and Structures Safety

Keywords: Rail fastening systems, track gage strength, bridges, open-deck bridges

Abstract:

Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (TTCI) monitored the performance of rail fasteners on an open-deck bridge and its approaches, located at Norfolk Southern Corporation’s (...

Report Number
RR 18-02
Office
RDI-21

1 Sep 2017

Research Results

Bridge Approach Remedies Implemented at Western Mega Site

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Bridge and Structures Safety

Keywords: Heavy axle load (HAL), track transition, bridge approach

Abstract:

As part of the heavy axle load (HAL) revenue service mega site testing program, the Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (TTCI) has worked closely with the Union Pacific...

Report Number
RR 17-10
Office
RDI-21

9 Jun 2015

Technical Reports

Campaign Monitoring of Railroad Bridges in High-Speed Rail Shared Corridors using Wireless Smart Sensors

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Bridge and Structures Safety

Keywords: Campaign Monitoring of Railroad Bridges in High-Speed Rail Shared Corridors using Wireless Smart Sensors; Railroad bridge safety; bridge performance monitoring; wireless sensors; campaign monitoring

Abstract: This research project used wireless smart sensors to develop a cost-effective and practical portable structural health monitoring system for railroad bridges in North America. The...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-15/19
Office
RDI-21

28 Feb 2013

Safety Advisories

Passing Stop Signals Protecting Movable Bridges

Subject Bridge and Structures Safety

Keywords: Bridge and Structures Safety

Safety Advisory Number
2013-01