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4
Sep
2020
Technical Reports
Trespass Risk in Quiet Zones
Subject
Trespass Countermeasures,
Trespasser Programs
Keywords: FRA, railroads, light rail, transit, trespass, right-of-way, quiet zone
Abstract: FRA sponsored a before-and-after research project looking at the risk of trespassing in quiet zones.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-20/37
Office
RDI-23
20
May
2019
Technical Reports
Effect of Grade Separation on Pedestrian Railroad Trespass Activity at Shuttlesworth Drive in Collegeville, AL
Subject
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Trespasser Programs
Keywords: trespass, highway railroad grade crossing, railroads, railroad overpass bridge
Abstract: The Volpe Center, under the direction of FRA’s Office of Research, Development, and Technology, conducted a research study to evaluate the effects of closing and replacing the...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-19/11
Office
RDI-23
10
May
2019
Research Results
Determining Bond-Slip Characteristics of Prestressing Tendons with Varying Geometries in Two Concrete Mixtures
Subject
Tracks & Structures
Keywords: Track, ties, concrete, bond-slip, prestressing tendons
Abstract: Untensioned pullout tests were conducted to obtain the bond-slip characteristics of two groups of prestressing tendons used in concrete railroad tie production. The purpose of...
Report Number
RR 19-13
Office
RDI-21
19
Apr
2019
Research Results
Impact of Water on Cracked Concrete Crosstie Service Life
Subject
Tracks & Structures
Keywords: Concrete crossties, water damage, center cracks, cyclic loading
Abstract: To investigate the impact of moisture on crack growth and other tie damage, UIUC researchers subjected pretensioned concrete crossties and small-scale beams to repeated loading...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-19/11
Office
RDI-21
29
Mar
2019
Technical Reports
Railroad Implemented Countermeasures to Prevent Suicide: Review of Public Information
Subject
Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education,
Trespasser Programs
Keywords: Suicide, railroad, trespass, countermeasure, suicide prevention
Abstract: This report discusses 14 rail carriers' suicide prevention efforts. Partnership with suicide prevention group was one of the most common strategies.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-19/04
Office
RDI-24