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Technical Reports
Track Rehabilitation Research and Development
Keywords: Research Requirements, Track, Rail, Ties, Fasteners, Ballast, Track Program
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration has established a Track Rehabilitation Research and Development program to better meet its obligations under the Railroad Revitalization and...
Technical Reports
Track Rehabilitation and Maintenance Research Requests
Keywords: Research Requirements, Ties, Fasteners, Rail, Track, Ballast, Track Program
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration has established a research and development program aimed at improving railroad track safety and performance. As part of the support of that...
Technical Reports
Track Stiffness Measurment System Evaluation Program
Keywords: Bridge Stiffness, Measurement
Abstract: This report describes a three-phase program to devlop and evaluate an on-board, track stiffness measurment system. High correlation has been established between observed...
Technical Reports
The Kansas Test Track Part II- Appendices
Keywords: Ballast, Instrumentation, Track, Testing
Abstract: This report presents data obtained from an experimental project to compare the performance of different track support systems. Also, it describes instruments used for data...
Technical Reports
Vertical Track Modulus: Test Results and Comparison of Analysis Techniques
Keywords: Vertical Track Modulus, Vertical Track Stiffness, Load-Deflection
Abstract: A vertical track response test was conducted at the AAR Track Structures Dynamic Test Facility. This test was intended to characterize the behavior of the track structure under...