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Feb
2013
Technical Reports
Characterization of Railroad Bridge Service Interruptions
Subject
Bridge and Structures Safety,
Track,
Tracks & Structures,
Track/Train Interactions
Keywords: bridge problems, risk control matrix, Railroad Bridge Service Interruption Database
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration contracted Transportation Technology Center, Inc., to study bridge problems that cause accidents or service interruptions and to use this...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-13/05
Office
RRD
5
Feb
2013
Technical Reports
800,000-Pound Quasi-Static End Load Test of Crash Energy Management Equipped Car, Test 2
Subject
Facilities & Test Equipment,
Track,
Tracks & Structures,
Track/Train Interactions
Keywords: Quasi-static test
Abstract: This report summarizes compressive end-load Test 2 on Budd Pioneer Car 244. The quasi-static compressive end-load test at 800,000 pounds was conducted on January 19, 2011. The...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-13/04
Office
RRD
5
Feb
2013
Research Results
International Concrete Crosstie and Fastening System Survey
Subject
Track,
Track/Train Interactions,
Tracks & Structures
Keywords: Concrete crossties, elastic fastening systems, state of practice, survey, concrete sleepers, international, research, failure, mechanisms
Report Number
RR 13-02
Office
RDI-21
10
Jan
2013
Technical Reports
A Radar Vehicle Detection System for Four-Quadrant Gate Warning Systems and Blocked Crossing Detection
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Signal and Train Control
Keywords: Microwave radar, vehicle detection, Wavetronix, four-quadrant gate, blocked railroad crossing, exit gates, obstacle detection, IODS, island radar,
Abstract: This report compares two vehicle detection technologies for grade crossings. Findings suggest radar detection is a cost-effective replacement for ground-based sensors. ...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-12/24
Office
RRD
9
Jan
2013
Technical Reports
Understanding Driver Behavior at Grade Crossings through Signal Detection Theory
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Human Factors,
Signal and Train Control
Keywords: Highway-rail grade crossing, traffic control devices, signal detection theory, grade crossing safety, driver compliance, safety factors
Abstract: Researchers modeled motorist decision-making strategies at grade crossings to compare the influence of warning devices and countermeasures in 1986 and 2007.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-13/01
Office
RRD