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1
Aug
2018
Research Results
Understanding the Splitting and Bursting Failure of Concrete Crossties
Subject
Analysis
Keywords: Pretensioned concrete crosstie, splitting crack, bursting crack, concrete release strength, prestressing wire, prestressing strand, bond strength, finite element analysis
Abstract: Under the sponsorship of the Federal Railroad Administration, finite element (FE) analyses were conducted at the Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (Volpe Center)...
Report Number
RR 18-12
Office
RDI-21
26
May
2017
Research Results
Industry Survey of Bolsters and Side Frames Removed from Service
Subject
Best Practices,
Facilities & Test Equipment,
Rolling Stock
Keywords: Bolster, side frame, casting, survey, steel
Abstract: Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (TTCI) conducted an industry survey of defective bolsters and side frames removed from service. Scrapped components (approximately 70...
Report Number
RR 17-07
Office
RDI-22
27
Apr
2017
Reference Materials
Transportation Technology Center (TTC) - Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Subject
Facilities & Test Equipment,
High-Speed Passenger Rail
Keywords: Transportation Technology Center, TTC, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, UAS
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) owns the Transportation Technology Center (TTC) in Pueblo, Colorado. Since its dedication as the High Speed Ground Test Center in 1971,...
1
Dec
2015
Technical Reports
Wheel Load Cycle Tag for Rail
Subject
Facilities & Test Equipment,
Passenger Rail
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has determined that there is a research need to collect and analyze statistical usage data to help ascertain the cumulative load-induced...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-15/39
Office
RRD
3
Apr
2014
Technical Reports
Start Time Variability and Predictability in Railroad Train and Engine Freight and Passenger Service Employees
Subject
Human Factors,
Work Schedule & Sleep Patterns
Keywords: Work schedules, start time variability, fatigue, train and engine service, accident probability, FAST
Abstract: Start time variability in work schedules is often hypothesized to be a cause of railroad employee fatigue because unpredictable work start times prevent employees from planning...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-14/05
Office
RRD