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1
Mar
2012
Technical Reports
Cracking and Impact Performance Characteristics of Plastic Composite Ties
Subject
Rail and Infrastructure Integrity,
Track
Keywords: High-density polyethylene; modulus of elasticity; modulus of rupture; plastic composite ties
Abstract: As followup to a workshop on Engineered Composite Ties sponsored by the American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association and the Federal Railroad Administration,...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-12/03
Office
RRD
1
Mar
2012
Technical Reports
On-Line High-Speed Rail Defect Detection, Part II
Subject
High-Speed Passenger Rail,
Rail and Infrastructure Integrity,
Track
Keywords: Transverse cracks; ultrasonic guided waves; noncontact ultrasonic testing; laser ultrasonic; air-coupled sensors; finite element modeling; automatic defect classification
Abstract: The objectives of this project were (1) to improve the defect detection reliability and (2) to improve the inspection speed of conventional rail defect detection methods. The...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-12/02
Office
RRD
1
Dec
2011
Research Results
Public Education and Enforcement Research Study---Macomb, IL, Analysis
Subject
Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: PEERS, education, enforcement, violations,
Abstract: Researchers deployed grade crossing education and enforcement programs in two cities and assessed whether they had the same effect in different communities.
Report Number
RR11-29
Office
RDI-23
1
Dec
2011
Research Results
Evaluation of Education and Outreach Programs
Subject
Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: Education and outreach, highway-rail grade crossings, railroad safety, evaluation
Abstract: Researchers identified strategies to improve rail safety based on successful education and outreach programs in other transportation modes, countries, and industries.
Report Number
RR11-25
Office
RDI-23
18
Oct
2010
Safety Advisories
Staying Alert and Situational Awareness
Subject
Motive Power and Equipment,
Operating Practices,
Rail and Infrastructure Integrity,
Signal and Train Control
Safety Advisory Number
2010-03