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1 Dec 1977

Technical Reports

FAST Ballast and Subgrade Materials Evaluation - Ballast and Foundation Materials Research Program

Author
M. R. Thompson

Subject Tracks & Structures, Evaluation

Keywords: Subgrade, Ballast Performance, Conventional Railway Track Support System, Materials Testing, Material Properties

Abstract: The ballast, subballast, and subgrade materials from the FAST Project at Pueblo, Colorado were evaluated. Conventional characterization testing and repeated load triaxial testing...

Report Number
FRA/ORD-77/32
Office
RRD

1 Dec 1977

Technical Reports

Users' Manual for Kalker's Simplified Nonlinear Creep Theory

Author
James G. Goree, E. Harry Law

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Creepage, Creep Forces, Spin Moment, Steady-State Rolling, Hertz Contact

Abstract: The conversion of the computer program, "Simplified Theory of Rolling Contact," (used for calculation of a nonlinear creep force-creepage relationship) from the original Algol...

Report Number
FRA/ORD-78/06
Office
RRD

1 Nov 1977

Other Reports

Resistance of a Freight Train to Forward Motion

Author
John D. Muhlenberg

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Air Resistance, Cost Savings, Track Technology

Abstract: This interim report documents the results of the initial portion of an intensive investigation of the train resistance phenomenon. The history and development of prior...

Office
RRD

5 Oct 1977

Reports to Congress

The Impact of the 4-R Act Railroad Ratemaking Provisions

Author
Interstate Commerce Commission

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Rate Regulations, Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976, RRRR, Cost Analysis

Abstract: On February 5, 1976, Congress enacted Public Law 94-210, the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976 (4-R Act). Among the more important objectives of this Act...

1 Oct 1977

Technical Reports

Northeast Corridor Improvement Project- Task 202: Concrete Tie Cost and Performance for Track Structures

Author
De Leuw, Cather/Parsons

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Northeast Corridor Improvement Project, Wood Ties, Concrete Ties, Track Structures, Track Laying System

Abstract: As a result of a survey of the Northeast Corridor, it was determined that 1,100 miles of track require upgrading to meet the trip-time goals set forth in the Railroad...

Report Number
FRA-NECPO-77-2
Office
RRD