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1 Jul 1979

Technical Reports

User's Guide to Fatigue Life Analysis Program (FLAP)

Author
A. M. Zarembski, V. Sobash

Subject Technology Transfer

Keywords: Freight Car Design, Fatigue Design, Computer Program

Abstract: This guide documents the use of the Fatigue Life Analysis Program which is intended for use in the implementation of the Interim AAR Guidelines for Fatigue Analysis of Freight...

Report Number
R-273
Office
RRD

1 May 1979

Technical Reports

Foreign Rail Technology Application Study

Author
G. Kaess, L. Fendrich

Subject Track, Evaluation

Keywords: Safety Standards, Buckling Safety, Track Maintenance

Abstract: The problems treated in this report refer to: acceptance conditions for locomotives and cars, safety, construction, and maintenance standards for rails and switches, buckling...

Report Number
DOT-TSC-1554
Office
RRD

1 Apr 1979

Technical Reports

Techniques for Improving the Railroad Maintenance-of-Way Equipment Evaluation Process

Author
R.L. Shipley, D. Burns, E. Bisutti

Subject Track, Track/Train Interactions, Evaluation

Keywords: Track Equipment, Maintenance-of-way Evaluation, Maintainability, Operability, Reliability

Abstract: This report presents the results of a study of techniques for improving the railroad maintenance-of-way equipment evaluation process. The approach involved a review of existing...

Report Number
FRA/ORD-79/14
Office
RRD

1 Mar 1979

Technical Reports

Modern Concrete Crosstie Practice in France and Mexico

Author
A. Prud'homme, J. Erieau, M. Tena Bernal, R. Tellez Gutierrez

Subject Technology Transfer

Keywords: Concrete Crossties, Crosstie Fabrication, Failure Inducing Conditions, Performance Requirements, Concrete Constituent Analyses

Abstract: Considered briefly is the history of concrete crosstie development in France. Failure of some crossties in 1973 led to a determination of the failure modes and a rigorous analysis...

Report Number
FRA/ORD- 79/02
Office
RRD

1 Jan 1979

Technical Reports

Evaluation of Improved Track Structural Components Under Sub-Arctic Conditions

Author
John W. Weber

Subject Evaluation, Technology Transfer

Keywords: Adjustable Rail Fasteners, Concrete Ties, Stabilized Ballast, Sub-arctic Conditions

Abstract: One area of concern to railroads in the northern third of the United States is the effect of frost heave and subsidence on track geometry. The purpose of this study was to...

Report Number
FRA/ORD-79/01
Office
RRD