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30 Apr 1970

Technical Reports

Studies for Rail Vehicle Track Structures

Author
H.C. Meacham, R.H. Prause, D.R. Ahlbeck, J.A. Kasuba

Subject Track, Track/Train Interactions

Keywords: Track Structures, Concrete Beams and Slabs, Vehicle Dynamics, Track Interactions, Track Costs, Vehicle-Track Interactions

Abstract:

Conventional (tie-type) and non-conventional rail vehicle track structures were studied, with the restriction that standard gage and rail-head contour be used. Computer...

Report Number
FRA-RT-71-45
Office
RDI-21

Research Results

RAIL-MOUNTED OPTICAL FIBER SENSORS FOR MONITORING TRACK TRANSITIONS

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Track

Keywords: Optical Fiber Sensors, Fiber Bragg Grating, Track Monitoring, Rail Strain

Abstract:

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) sponsored a research team from Oklahoma State University (OSU) to assess how well Optical Fiber Sensors (OFS), specifically Fiber...

Report Number
RR 23-21
Office
RDI-21

26 Nov 1969

Technical Reports

Organization of a Simple Dynamic Model of a Railroad

Author
John S. Mixson, Roy Steiner

Subject Track

Keywords: Dynamic Model, Simulation, Vibration Response, Track Roughness, Ride Quality, High-Speed Railroads

Abstract: This investigation was concerned with techniques for determining values of damping and spring constants that would minimize the vibrations transmitted from irregular railroad...

Report Number
FRA-RT-72-04
Office
RRD

1 Aug 1968

Technical Reports

Study of New Track Structure Design Phase II

Author
H.C. Meacham, J.e. Voorhees, J.G. Eggert, et al.

Subject Track, Tracks & Structures

Keywords: Track Structure Designs, Improved Track Stability, Track Response Computer Programs, Rail Fasteners

Abstract:

Phase I of this research investigation was undertaken in September, 1966, for the Office of High Speed Ground Transportation (OHSGT) of the Department of Commerce by Battelle...

Report Number
FRA-RT-72-15
Office
RDI-21

1 Jul 1966

Technical Reports

Study of New Track Structure Design Phase I

Author
H.C. Meacham, J.E. Voorhees, J.G. Eggert, et al.

Subject Track, Tracks & Structures

Keywords: Track Structure Designs, Improved Track Stability, Track Response Computer Programs, Soil Deterioration Factor

Abstract:

Conventional (tie-type) and non-conventional rail vehicle track structures were studied with the constraint that standard gage and rail head contour not be varied from current...

Report Number
FRA-RT-72-12
Office
RDI-21