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Technical Reports
Concrete and Wood Tie Performance Through 425 MGT
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...
Other Reports
A Review of ATIP
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...
Technical Reports
Locomotive Track Hazard Detector Program (LTHD) Interim Report
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...
Technical Reports
A Theory for Track Maintenance Life Prediction
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...
Technical Reports
Transportation Test Center Rail Transit Services
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...