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Other Reports
Composite Wood Tie Performance Report
Abstract: Testing (FAST) Composite Wood Tie Performance Evaluation performed at the Transportation Test Center (TTC) near Pueblo, Colorado. The purpose of the evaluation was to compare the...
Technical Reports
Laboratory Testing on Three Alternative Track Structures
Keywords: Gage Widening, Lateral Track Resistance, Vertical Track Modulus
Abstract: Laboratory track strength characterization tests on three different track structures were conducted. The objectives of these tests were to determine the structural...
Technical Reports
Defect and Wear Studies on Premium and Standard Rails : Rail Wear Experiment RME IV, 0-35 MGT
Abstract: This report presents the first results of the Rail Metallurgy IV Defect and Wear Studies at the Facility for Accelerated Service Testing (FAST). The installation and design of the...
Technical Reports
Correlation of Concrete Tie Track Performance in Revenue Service and at the Facility for Accelerated Service Testing : Volume I
Keywords: Concerete ties, FAST
Abstract: This report is the first of three volumes which describe a comparative study of concrete tie track in U.S. revenue service and at the Facility for Accelerated Service Testing (...
Technical Reports
Correlation of Concrete Tie Track Performance in Revenue Service and at the Facility for Accelerated Service Testing : Volume II Predictions and Evaluations of Track Settlement
Keywords: Ballast, Subgrade, FAST, Concrete ties
Abstract: Predictions and evaluations of settlement were made for revenue and the Facility for Accelerated Service Testing (FAST) track, both containing concrete and wood tie sections. The...