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Technical Reports
Wheel Failure Mechanisms of Railroad Cars- Interim Report
Keywords: Wheel Failure, Low Stress Wheel Designs, Residual Stress Fields, Heat Loss, Flange, Back Rim Crack
Abstract: This Interim Report of the FRA sponsored Wheel Failure Mechanism Program was prepared in fulfillment of contractual requirements to provide a major mid-term technical progress...
Technical Reports
Structure and Properties of Thermite Welds in Premium Rails
Keywords: Mechanical Properties, Residual Stresses
Abstract: Thermite welds were used to join combinations of premium rails and AREA Controlled Cooled Carbon rails (i.e., standard rails). The premium rails comprised head-hardened rails and...
Technical Reports
STARS AC Propulsion Project
Keywords: GTO Thyristor Inverter, AC Induction Motor, Railroad Technology
Abstract: This report describes the design, manufacture and testing of a propulsion system for passenger rail application utilizing a variable-voltage, variable-frequency (VWF) inverter and...
Technical Reports
Evaluation of a Prototype Acoustic Signature Inspection System for Railroad Wheels
Keywords: Wheels, Acoustic
Abstract: A description is given of considerations in the design of a prototype acoustic signature inspection system for railroad wheels. The evolution of each of the components of the...
Technical Reports
Physical Response of Flat Steel Plates to Drop Hammer Impacts
Keywords: Railroad Tank Cars, Safety, Structural Response
Abstract: A series of impact tests using the FRA/BRL Drop Hammer Facility was performed. The tests consisted of the creation of controlled damage to flat steel plates which had properties...