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9 Apr 2018

Technical Reports

Rail Base Corrosion and Cracking Prevention: Phase 2

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Rail and Infrastructure Integrity

Keywords: Corrosion, rail, rail base corrosion, coatings, corrosion testing, premature rail failure

Abstract: In March 2014, EWI was engaged by the Federal Railroad Administration to research rail treatments to prevent rail base corrosion in corrosive environments. A coating system was...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-18/09
Office
RDI-21

25 May 2017

Technical Reports

Evaluation of the Federal Railroad Administration’s Autonomous Track Geometry Measurement System Research and Development Program

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Rail and Infrastructure Integrity

Keywords: Evaluation, program review, needs assessment, funding, decision making

Abstract: This report evaluates the Autonomous Track Geometry Measurement System (ATGMS). It examines: 1) the extent of ATGMS usage, 2) what railroads think of ATGMS, 3) why ATGMS is not...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-17/05
Office
RDI-21

18 Oct 2013

Technical Reports

Feasibility Study of Fiber-Optic Technology for Broken Rail Detection

Author
Matthew D. Holcomb and W. David Mauger

Subject Rail and Infrastructure Integrity, Track, Tracks & Structures

Keywords: Fiber Optic, Broken Rail, Acoustic, Seismic, Rail Break, Wayside Systems

Abstract: This report describes the activities and presents the results of a feasibility study to examine the viability of using fiber-optic acoustic technologies to detect broken rails in...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-13/44
Office
RRD

1 May 2012

Technical Reports

Assessment of Rail Seat Abrasion Patterns and Environment

Author
Richard Reiff, Russell Walker, Patricia Schreiber, Nicholas Wilson, and Hugh Thompson

Subject Rail and Infrastructure Integrity

Keywords: Rail; Seat; Abrasion; Environment; concrete ties

Abstract: Rail seat abrasion (RSA) of concrete ties is manifested by the loss of material under the rail seat area and, in extreme cases, results in loss of rail clip holding power, reverse...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-12/07
Office
RRD

1 Dec 2006

Technical Reports

Proof-of-Concept Demonstration: Controlling Rolling Contact Fatigue with Top of Rail Friction Control

Author
Proof-of-Concept Demonstration Controlling Rolling Contact Fatigue with Top of Rail Friction Control

Subject Rail and Infrastructure Integrity

Keywords: Top of Rail, Rolling Contact Fatigue, Friction Modifier, Dye Penetrant

Abstract: A proof of concept demonstration was conducted on two curves to demonstrate the effectiveness of wayside based top of rail (TOR) friction control in reducing occurrence and growth...

Office
RRD