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Technical Reports
Roller Bearing Failure Mechanisms Test and Wheel Anomaly Test Report
Keywords: Defect Growth; Cone Bore Growth
Abstract: A series of roller bearing performance tests were performed by the Association of American Railroads (AAR) as part of a Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Task Order entitled "...
Technical Reports
Effects of Disclosure Requirements on Railroad Grain Transportation Contracts (Appendices)
Keywords: Grain Railroad Marketing, Efficiency Analysis, Rail Operations
Abstract: The Staggers Act of 1980 legalized confidential rail/shipper transportation contracts. Their acceptance by railroads and shippers is best demonstrated by the exponential growth of...
Technical Reports
Effects of Disclosure Requirements on Railroad Grain Transportation Contracts
Keywords: Grain Railroad Marketing, Efficiency Analysis, Rail Operations
Abstract: The Staggers Act of 1980 legalized confidential rail/shipper transportation contracts. Their acceptance by railroads and shippers is best demonstrated by the exponential growth of...
Other Reports
Tilt Train Technology: A State of the Art Survey
Keywords: Curving Mechanics, Tilt-Body Technologies, Tilt Operations
Abstract: This report presents a survey of the technical and operational features of existing and planned tilt-body rail passenger vehicles. It follows the general format of the December...
Technical Reports
FAST/HAL Tie and Fastener Experiments
Keywords: Facility for Accelerated Service Testing, Heavy Axle Load, Wood Ties, Concrete Ties, Fastener Systems
Abstract: The objective of the Fast Accelerated Service Testing Heavy Axle Load Tie and Fastener Experiments was to quantify the performance of wood and concrete ties and associated...