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Technical Reports
Automated Broken Spike Detection – Phase I
Keywords: Automated inspection, nondestructive testing, ultrasonic testing, spike breakage
Research Results
Prestressing Steel and Concrete Variables Affecting Transfer Length in Pretensioned Concrete Crossties
Keywords: Concrete railroad ties, crossties, transfer length, transmission length, prestressed concrete, pretensioned concrete, indented wire
Research Results
Solid-State Welding of Signal Wire Attachment
Keywords: Signal wire bonding, solid-state, welding, portable, PTC
Forms and Templates
FRA Post-Accident Testing Guidance & Definitions Revised and Effective January 8, 2021
Keywords: Post Accident Testing; guidance; definitions
Abstract: FRA Post-Accident Testing Guidance & Definitions
Research Results
Timber Crosstie Spike Fastener Failure Investigation: Field Evaluation of an Alternative Fastener
Keywords: Broken spikes, elastic fastening system, spiral washer, timber crossties, track