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1 Sep 2011

Technical Reports

Fatigue Crack Growth and Fracture Behavior of Bainitic Rail Steels

Author
Heshmat A. Aglan

Subject Track, Tracks & Structures, Track/Train Interactions

Keywords: bainitic; pearlitic; manganese rail steels; microstructure-mechanical property relationship; hardness; fracture toughness; fatigue crack growth

Abstract: The microstructure–mechanical properties relationships, fracture toughness, fatigue crack growth and fracture surface morphology of J6 bainitic, manganese, and pearlitic rail...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-11/17
Office
RRD

1 Feb 2011

Other Reports

Drug Testing Custody & Control Form

Author
OMB No. 0930-0168

Subject Drug and Alcohol Program

Keywords: Drug testing form

1 Dec 2008

Research Results

Development of Rail Neutral Temperature Monitoring Device

Author
Mr. Leith Al-Nazer

Subject Track, Track/Train Interactions, Tracks & Structures

Keywords: Rail Neutral Temperature Monitoring Device

Report Number
RR08-31
Office
RDI-21

1 Apr 2007

Research Results

Bridge Approaches and Track Stiffness

Author
Donald Plotkin

Subject Bridge and Structures Safety, Track, Track/Train Interactions, Tracks & Structures

Keywords: Bridge approach, track stiffness, track deflection, track modulus

Report Number
RR07-12
Office
RDI-21

1 Oct 2006

Research Results

An Integrated Track Stability Assessment and Monitoring System Using Site-Specific Geo-Technical/Spatial Parameters and Remote Sensing Technologies

Author
Mahmood Fateh

Subject Track, Track/Train Interactions, Tracks & Structures

Keywords: rack Stability Assessment and Monitoring System

Report Number
RR06-17
Office
RDI-21