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Research Results
Non-Destructive Evaluation of Railway Track Using Ground Penetrating Radar
Keywords: rail defect detection; radar
Technical Reports
Development of a Distance Based Criterion for Flange Climbing Derailment
Keywords: NUCARS, AREMA 136 RE Rails, Bi-Parameter Flange Climbing, Track Loading Vehicle
Abstract: A bi-parameter flange climbing distance criterion is developed for vehicles with AAR-IB wheels running on a new AREMA 136 RE rail. The two parameter that affect flange climbing...
Research Results
Development of Objective Track Quality Indices
Keywords: track quality
Reports to Congress
Benefits and Costs of Positive Train Control: Report in Response to Request of Appropriations Committee
Abstract: This report endeavors to describe safety benefits, and business benefits of PTC and allied business systems, which might utilize a PTC communications platform or draw information...
Research Results
A Preliminary Design of a System to Measure Vertical Track Modulus from a Moving Railcar
Keywords: Track modulus, Track Stiffness, Railroad Investigation, Railroad Maintenance