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1
Jun
1971
Technical Reports
Technological Innovation in Grade Crossing Protective Systems
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Signal and Train Control
Keywords: train detection; microwave telemetry
Abstract: This study describes limitations of innovative grade crossing protective systems (namely, cost) and provides guidelines for developing and using innovative systems.
Office
RDI-23
1
Jun
1970
Other Reports
Rail-Highway Grade-Crossing Accident For the Year Ended December 31, 1969
Subject
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: Accident Reports, Incident Reports, Casualties
Abstract: This is the thirty-fifth annual statistical report on rail-highway grade crossing accidents based upon reports of rail carriers filed with the Federal Railroad Administration...
Office
RRS
30
Apr
1970
Technical Reports
Studies for Rail Vehicle Track Structures
Subject
Track,
Track/Train Interactions
Keywords: Track Structures, Concrete Beams and Slabs, Vehicle Dynamics, Track Interactions, Track Costs, Vehicle-Track Interactions
Abstract: Conventional (tie-type) and non-conventional rail vehicle track structures were studied, with the restriction that standard gage and rail-head contour be used. Computer...
Report Number
FRA-RT-71-45
Office
RDI-21
Research Results
RAIL-MOUNTED OPTICAL FIBER SENSORS FOR MONITORING TRACK TRANSITIONS
Subject
Track
Keywords: Optical Fiber Sensors, Fiber Bragg Grating, Track Monitoring, Rail Strain
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) sponsored a research team from Oklahoma State University (OSU) to assess how well Optical Fiber Sensors (OFS), specifically Fiber...
Report Number
RR 23-21
Office
RDI-21
26
Nov
1969
Technical Reports
Organization of a Simple Dynamic Model of a Railroad
Subject
Track
Keywords: Dynamic Model, Simulation, Vibration Response, Track Roughness, Ride Quality, High-Speed Railroads
Abstract: This investigation was concerned with techniques for determining values of damping and spring constants that would minimize the vibrations transmitted from irregular railroad...
Report Number
FRA-RT-72-04
Office
RRD