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24
Jul
2014
Technical Reports
Construction Loads Experienced by Plastic Composite Ties
Subject
Track,
Tracks & Structures,
Track/Train Interactions
Keywords: Plastic tie, composite tie, tie insertion, tie nipping, bending loads
Abstract: Damage to plastic composite ties during handling and track installation has been reported by a number of railroads. Results from a survey conducted to identify specific handling...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-14/25
Office
RDI-21
24
Jul
2014
Technical Reports
Multifunction LIDAR Sensors for Noncontact, Speed, and Complex Rail Dynamics
Subject
Track,
Tracks & Structures,
Track/Train Interactions
Keywords: LIDAR, noncontact velocity measurement, curvature, alignment, ATGMS, track geometry, Railway Technologies Laboratory, Virginia Tech
Abstract: The results of an extensive series of tests are presented to evaluate the viability and applicability of LIDAR systems for measuring track speed, distance, and curvature in...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-14/26
Office
RDI-21
24
Jul
2014
Technical Reports
Rail Base Corrosion and Cracking Prevention
Subject
Track,
Tracks & Structures,
Track/Train Interactions
Keywords: Rail base corrosion, corrosion, corrosion treatments, fatigue, rail life
Abstract: Rail base corrosion combined with fatigue or damage can significantly reduce rail life. Studies were done to examine the relative contribution of damage, corrosion, and fatigue on...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-14/27
Office
RDI-21
18
Jul
2014
Technical Reports
Load Environment of Rail Joint Bars—Phase II Joint Bar Service Environment and Fatigue Analysis
Subject
Track,
Tracks & Structures,
Track/Train Interactions
Keywords: Strain levels, joint bar fatigue analysis, residual stress, joint bar strength
Abstract: Detailed analysis of measured bending strains shows that the foundation deflections have the most significant effect on the magnitude of strains. All other factors, such as track...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-14/22
Office
RDI-21
16
Jul
2014
Technical Reports
Effect of an Active Another Train Coming Warning System on Pedestrian Behavior at a Highway-Rail Grade Crossing
Subject
Grade Crossing Pedestrian Safety,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Human Factors,
Signal and Train Control
Keywords: highway-rail, grade crossing, pedestrian behavior; second train, violations, enhancement, safety, Train Activations
Abstract: This study evaluated a technology that alerts pedestrians to the presence of a second train at grade crossings.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-14/21
Office
RRD