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1
Jun
1981
Technical Reports
A Theory for Track Maintenance Life Prediction
Subject
Track,
Best Practices
Keywords: computer model, cyclic properties, dynamic response, material characterization
Abstract: The objective of this study is to develop a methodology for predicting cumulative permanent deformation of track structures under traffic loading as a basis for maintenance life...
Report Number
DOT-RSPA/DPB-50/81/25
1
May
1981
Technical Reports
Transportation Test Center Rail Transit Services
Subject
Track
Keywords: Transportation Test Center, Transit Test Track, Transit Test, Vehicle Subsystems, General Vehicle Test Plan
Abstract: This document describes the support facilities and technical expertise available to transit authorities and other potential users of the Transportation Test Center (TTC) located...
Report Number
UMTA-MD-06-0032-81-1
Office
RRD
1
Sep
1980
Technical Reports
Rail-Highway Crossing Warning Device Life Cycle Cost Analysis
Subject
Analysis,
Grade Crossing Modeling and Simulation,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems
Keywords: Train Detection
Abstract: This report describes a procedure for optimizing funding of grade crossings by calculating the life cycle costs of active warning devices.
Report Number
FRA-RRS-80-003
Office
RRS
1
Aug
1980
Technical Reports
Laboratory Investigation of Lateral Track Shift
Subject
Track
Keywords: Track Stiffness, Panel Stiffness, Tie Stiffness, Track Resistance
Abstract: This report describes test procedures and results of the AAR lateral track shift tests. The tests included static and dynamic lateral track loadings under various vertical loads,...
Report Number
FRA/ORD-80/27
Office
RRD
1
Aug
1980
Technical Reports
Laboratory Investigation of Track Gauge Widening Characteristics
Subject
Track
Keywords: Rail Deflection, Track Gauge Restraint, Rail Loads
Abstract: This report describes test procedures and results of the AAR track gauge widening tests. The tests included static and dynamic lateral rail loadings under various vertical and...
Report Number
FRA/ORD-80/33
Office
RRD