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Technical Reports
Estimation of Rail Wear Limits Based on Rail Strength Investigations
Keywords: detail fracture, dynamic load factor, fracture mechanics, fracture strength, gage-face wear,
Abstract: This report describes analyses performed to estimate limits on rail wear based on strength investigations. Two different failure modes are considered in this report: (1) permanent...
Technical Reports
Conventional Passenger Rail Vehicle Safety, Volume I: Summary of Safe Performance Limits
Keywords: Equalized and Non-Equalized Trucks, OMNISM, Computer Simulation
Abstract: This report presents a methodology based on computer simulation that assesses the safe dynamic performance limits of commuter passenger vehicles. The methodology consists of...
Technical Reports
Feasibility Study on the Replacement or Upgrade of the T-6 Track Research Vehicle
Keywords: Track geometry, track stiffness
Abstract: This feasibility and cost study concluded that the FRA's aging T-6 can be replaced with a new state-of-the-art research platform costing approximately 3.5 million. The new, Track...
Other Reports
Passenger Rail Corridor Risk Assessment
Keywords: Passenger Safety, Risk Assessment Methodologies, Rail Safety
Abstract: [From the Introduction] This presentation discusses the applications of and methodologies for performing risk assessments for passenger rail corridors: introduction to risk...
Safety Advisories
Flash Flooding
Keywords: Damage to tracks, roadbed, and bridges