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Jul
2001
Technical Reports
Economic Analysis of the Use of the Electromagnetic Acoustic Transducer (EMAT) For Wheel Stress Management
Subject
Evaluation
Keywords: Electromagnetic Acoustic Transducer (EMAT), Residual Hoop Stress, Wheel Detection Technology
Abstract: Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (TTCI) has analyzed the economics of using Electromagnetic Acoustic Transducer (EMAT) technology to inspect freight car wheels. EMATs are...
Office
RRD
1
May
2001
Technical Reports
Accountability of Railtrack
Subject
Evaluation
Keywords: Railtrack, Accountability, Reform Programs
Abstract: Provides a general summary of railtrack as well as existing powers within railtrack, increasing railtrack's accountability-reform program, financial framework, contracts with...
Office
RRD
1
Apr
2001
Technical Reports
Improved Roller Bearing Wayside Detection Research Phase III: System Evaluation Test
Subject
Evaluation
Keywords: Wayside Acoustic Bearing Detection, Railcar Roller Bearing Defects, Raceway Spalls, Water Etching, Loose Bearing Components, Spun Cones
Abstract: In July 1999, Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (TTCI), a subsidiary of the Association of American Railroads (AAR), conducted Phase III of the Federal Railroad...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ ORD-OO/ 66
Office
RRD
1
Apr
2001
Other Reports
Intercity Freight and Passenger Rail: State and Local Project Reference Guide - Public-Private Partnership and TEA-21
Subject
Evaluation
Keywords: Mergers, Rail Project Opportunities, Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century
Abstract: [From the Introduction] On June 9, 1998, the President signed into law PL 105-178, the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21) authorizing highway, highway safety...
Office
RRD
20
Mar
2001
Technical Reports
Concept of Operations and System Requirements Specification for a Vehicle Tracking System at the Transportation Technology Center
Subject
Evaluation
Keywords: GPS, Vehicle Tracking. Location Determination System, Satellite Tracking, Railroad
Abstract: Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (TTCI), a subsidary of the Association of American Railroads (AAR), performed a review of currently available Vehicle Tracking System (VTS)...
Office
RRD