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1 Mar 1982

Technical Reports

Characterization of Relatively Large Track Geometry Variations

Author
A. Hamid, R. Owings, M. Kenworthy

Subject Track

Keywords: Derailment, Track Safety Standards, Constrained Track, RMS Processor, Track Degradation, Cusp, Bump, Jog, Mid-Chord Offset, Space Curve

Abstract: An analysis of existing track geometry data is described from which the signatures of key track geometry variations related to severe track-train dynamic interaction are...

Report Number
FRA/ORD-82/13
Office
RRD

1 Mar 1982

Technical Reports

Prediction of Rail Buckling - Recommendations for Development of Test Methods

Author
Committee on Nondestructive Testing of Longitudinal Force in Rails

Subject Track

Keywords: Continuously Welded Rail, Force, Track

Abstract: Railroad track structure can buckle if excessive compressive force is developed due to a temperature increase. The resulting misalignment can be a significant cause of train...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/0RD-82/21
Office
RRD

1 Feb 1982

Technical Reports

Truck Design Optimization Project (TDOP) Phase II: Final Report

Author
P. V. RamaChandran, M. M. ElMadany, R. J. Glaser, G. B. Bakken

Subject Freight Operations

Keywords: Freight Car Trucks, Performance Characteristics, Test Specifications, Economics, Cost/Benefit Analysis, Fuel Consumption

Abstract:

The overall objectives of the TDOP Phase II are to provide technological and economic bases for assessing freight car truck performance and design, and to generate uniform...

Report Number
FRA/ORD-81/48
Office
RRD

1 Nov 1981

Technical Reports

Engineering Data Characterizing the Fleet of U.S.Railway Rolling Stock Volume II: Methodology and Data

Author
Federal Railroad Administration; P.G. Przybylinski; G.B. Anderson

Subject Freight Operations, Hazardous Materials, Rail and Infrastructure Integrity

Keywords: Freight car; Freight wheels; ladings

Abstract: This report contains engineering parameter descriptions of major and distinctive freight vehicle configurations covering approximately 96% of the U.S. freight vehicle fleet. This...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-81/75.II
Office
RDI-20

1 Oct 1981

Technical Reports

Concrete and Wood Tie Performance Through 425 MGT

Author
Francis E. Dean

Subject Track

Keywords: Ballast, Clip fall-out, Clip Load, Concrete Ties, Insulator, Lateral Restraint, Pad Hardness, Rail Fasteners, Tie Bending Moment, Tie Pad, Wood Ties

Abstract: This study is the third in a series which has reviewed the performance of concrete and wood tie track at the Facility for Accelerated Service Testing (FAST). It presents an...

Report Number
FRA/TTC-81/06
Office
RRD