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1 Apr 2000

Technical Reports

Crosstie and Fastener Tests at FAST: 1988-1999

Author
Rafael Jimenez, David Davis, Carmen Trevizo, Satya Singh

Subject Facilities & Test Equipment

Keywords: Wood Tie, Cross Tie, Rail Fasteners, Heavy Axle Loads, Facility for Accelerated Service Testing

Abstract: The Heavy Axle Load (HAL) implementation program began in 1988 with the objective of developing economically optimal and safe axle loads for North American railroads. This...

Report Number
R-937
Office
RRD

1 Dec 1998

Technical Reports

Distributions of Dynamic Wheel/Rails Under Heavy Axle Loads

Author
D. Li, D. White, M. Ahmadian, M. El-Sibaie

Subject Facilities & Test Equipment

Keywords: Heavy Tonnage Loop, HAL, TTC, Transportation Test Center

Abstract: Under the Heavy Axle Load (HAL) program funded by the Association of American Railroads (AAR) and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), a test activity was initiated in 1997...

Office
RRD

1 Aug 1998

Technical Reports

Results of Laboratory Quasi-Static Jacking Tests on Three Vehicles

Author
Huimin Wu

Subject Facilities & Test Equipment

Keywords: Cross Level Difference, Torsional Stiffness, Twisted Track

Abstract: Laboratory quasi-static jacking tests were performed on three vehicles at the Transportation Technology Center, Pueblo, Colorado. Results indicate vehicle wheel unloading that...

Report Number
WP-172
Office
RRD

1 Dec 1997

Technical Reports

FAST Heavy Axle Load Ballast Test Results

Author
M. Carmen Trevizo

Subject Facilities & Test Equipment

Keywords: Facility for Accelerated Service Testing, TTC, Ballast Materials, Ballast Performance

Abstract: A ballast experiment was performed at the Federal Railroad Administration’s Transportation Technology Center, Facility for Accelerated Service Testing (FAST), Pueblo, Colorado, as...

Report Number
R-914
Office
RRD

1 Jul 1997

Technical Reports

The Effects of Work Schedule on Train Handling Performance and Sleep of Locomotive Engineers: A Simulator Study.

Author
Thomas, G., Raslear, T., & Kuehn, G.

Subject Human Factors, Sleep Disorders, Work Schedule & Sleep Patterns

Keywords: locomotive engineers; fatigue; work schedules, hours of service; sleep, RALES simulator; work performance; train-handling; alertness; ciradian rythms, safety

Abstract: Current Federal regulations governing Hours of Service for locomotive engineers allow work schedules that have backwards rotating shift start times. Locomotive engineers who work...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-97/09
Office
RDI-20