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1
Mar
1988
Other Reports
A Study of Trackside Lubricator Greases on FAST
Subject
Facilities & Test Equipment
Keywords: Facility for Accelerated Service Testing, Metallurgy, Rail Lubrication
Abstract: [From the Introduction] The FAST program has used lubrication during specific periods to extend rail life in various metallurgy tests conducted since 1976. During this time, the...
Report Number
TTC 85-038
1
Nov
1987
Technical Reports
Wheel Failure Mechanisms of Railroad Cars-- Final Report - Volume 1 (Summary Report)
Subject
Facilities & Test Equipment
Keywords: residual stress, thermal cracking, wheel stress, analysis
Abstract: This report summarizes an extensive research program into the causes of wheel thermal failure. Results of material property tests, review of failure data, dynamometer tests, roll...
Report Number
R-679 - Volume 1
Office
RRD
1
Nov
1987
Technical Reports
Wheel Failure Mechanisms of Railroad Cars: Volume II - Technical Task Summaries
Subject
Facilities & Test Equipment
Keywords: Residual Stress, Thermal Cracking, Wheel Stress Analysis, Wheel Steel Fatigue
Abstract: This report summaries an extensive research program into the causes of wheel thermal failure. Results of material property tests, review of failure data, dynamometer tests,...
Report Number
R-680 - Volume II
Office
RRD
5
Aug
1987
Technical Reports
High Performance, High Cube Covered Hopper Car Program, Transit America's HI CUBE 2000 Car Dynamic Performance Tests, Summary Report
Subject
Facilities & Test Equipment
Keywords: Derailment-Stability, Curving, Hunting, Wheel Load, Articulation, Suspension, Bounce, Rocking
Abstract: As part of the co-operative Track-Train Dynamics High Performance, High Cube Covered Hopper Program, Transit America provided a prototype car - the HI CUBE 2000 for dynamic...
Report Number
R-636
Office
RRD
1
Jan
1987
Other Reports
Wheel Failure Mechanisms of Railroad Cars: Appendices
Subject
Facilities & Test Equipment
Keywords: Residual Stress, Thermal Cracking, Wheel Stress, Analysis
Abstract: This report summarizes an extensive research program into the causes of wheel thermal failure. Results of material property tests, review of failure data, dynamometer tests, roll...
Office
RRD