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1 Mar 1973

Other Reports

Railroad Research Information Service Special Bibliography: Safety-Related Technology

Author
Railroad Research Information Service, National Research Council

Subject Evaluation, Track/Train Interactions, Tracks & Structures

Keywords: Bibliographies, Literature Review, Abstracts

Abstract:

This book contains over 1,900 abstracts of journal articles and research reports provided to RRIS by the Federal Railroad Administration. These abstracts are primarily in the...

Office
RRD

1 Sep 1972

Technical Reports

The Kansas Test Track: Non-Conventional Track Structures Design Report

Author
Francis G. McLean, Ronald D. Williams, Robert C. Turnbell

Subject Tracks & Structures

Keywords: Improved Track Structures, Track Stability, Beam and Slab Track Support

Abstract:

This report discusses the design of three non-conventional Railroad track support structures. These non-conventional structures, which include a continuously reinforced...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-72/08X
Office
RDI-21

1 Aug 1972

Technical Reports

Embankment Support for a Railroad Track: Construction Report

Author
Shanna & Wilson, Inc.

Subject Tracks & Structures

Keywords: Improved Track Structures, Bedrock, Track Stability

Abstract:

This report discusses the construction of three non-conventional railroad track support structures. These non-conventional structures, which include a continuously reinforced...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-72/07X
Office
RDI-21

1 Oct 1971

Technical Reports

The Kansas Test Track

Author
Staff, Rail Technology Division, FRA

Subject Facilities & Test Equipment, Tracks & Structures

Keywords: Track Stability, Improved Track Structures, Track Instrumentation

Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration and the Atchison, Topeka, & Santa Fe Railway Company are jointly sponsoring the construction of a test track as part of the railroad's...

Report Number
FRA-RT-72-08
Office
RRD

1 Sep 1970

Technical Reports

Heat-Assisted Tunnel Boring Machines

Author
J. P. Carstens, W. R. Davison, C. A. Brown, A. R. Smith, F. J. McGarry

Subject Facilities & Test Equipment, Tracks & Structures

Keywords: Tunneling Machine Performance, Laser Technology, Excavation

Abstract:

A study was performed to determine: a) the increase in tunneling machine performance in hard rock resulting from heat weakening of the rock in advance of the tunneling machine...

Report Number
FRA-RT-71-63
Office
RDI-22