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1 Mar 1982

Technical Reports

Prediction of Rail Buckling - Recommendations for Development of Test Methods

Author
Committee on Nondestructive Testing of Longitudinal Force in Rails

Subject Track

Keywords: Continuously Welded Rail, Force, Track

Abstract: Railroad track structure can buckle if excessive compressive force is developed due to a temperature increase. The resulting misalignment can be a significant cause of train...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/0RD-82/21
Office
RRD

1 Dec 1981

Reports to Congress

Department of Transportation Systems Safety Plan for Improving the Management of Railroad Safety Programs

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Railroad Safety Program Management

Keywords: Inspections, Training, Regulations and Enforcement, Railroad Safety

Abstract: [From the Executive Summary] This report has been prepared by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) which has responsibility for railroad safety laws within the Department of...

1 Oct 1981

Technical Reports

Concrete and Wood Tie Performance Through 425 MGT

Author
Francis E. Dean

Subject Track

Keywords: Ballast, Clip fall-out, Clip Load, Concrete Ties, Insulator, Lateral Restraint, Pad Hardness, Rail Fasteners, Tie Bending Moment, Tie Pad, Wood Ties

Abstract: This study is the third in a series which has reviewed the performance of concrete and wood tie track at the Facility for Accelerated Service Testing (FAST). It presents an...

Report Number
FRA/TTC-81/06
Office
RRD

1 Sep 1981

Other Reports

A Review of ATIP

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Remote Control Locomotive Operations, Track

Keywords: Automated Track Inspection Program, Track Geometry, Nondestructive Inspections

Abstract: [From the Executive Summary] The unacceptable rail accident rate in the early 1970's prompted the FRA to.establish Federal Safety requirements for track and to implement an...

Office
RRS

1 Aug 1981

Technical Reports

Locomotive Track Hazard Detector Program (LTHD) Interim Report

Author
J. Corbin, J. Lazzaro, C. Peterson

Subject Track

Keywords: Track Geometry Measurement, Data Collection, Safety Inspection

Abstract: This interim report summarizes work performed by The MITRE Corporation for the Federal Railroad Administration Office of Rail Safety Research to develop a Locomotive Track Hazard...

Report Number
FRA/ORD-81
Office
RRD