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1 Jun 1981

Technical Reports

Investigation of Design Standards for Urban Rail Transit Elevated Structures

Author
B. W. Harrington, Jr.

Subject Tracks & Structures, Evaluation

Keywords: Design Criteria, Literature Review, Comparison

Abstract: The purpose of this report was to review the various criteria for design of elevated rail transit structures currently in use by selected transit properties and to compile them in...

Report Number
UMTA-GA-06-0010-81-1
Office
RRD

1 Feb 1981

Technical Reports

Pilot Study for Definition of Track Component Load Environments

Author
Thomas R. Staglianol, Lawrence J. Mentel, Edward C. Gadden Jr., Bob W. Baxter, Warren K. Hale, Russel W. Maccabe Jr.

Subject Tracks & Structures

Keywords: Transit Track Design, Track Instrumentation, Transit Track Testing, Track Costs

Abstract:

This report describes the results of an experimental and analytical effort to define the vehicle induced load environment in an at-grade, concrete tie/ballast transit track...

Report Number
UMTA-MA-06-0100-81-1
Office
RRD

1 Jan 1981

Technical Reports

Fatigue Crack Growth Properties of Rail Steels

Author
D. Broeck, R. C. Rice

Subject Tracks & Structures

Keywords: Fatigue Crack Propagation, Chemical Composition, Mechanical Properties, Mixed Mode Loading, Surface Flaws

Abstract: Fatigue crack propagation properties of rail steels were determined experimentally. The investigation covered 66 rail steels. The effects of the following parameters were studies...

Report Number
DOT-TSC-FRA-80-29
Office
RRD

1 Jun 1980

Technical Reports

Track Component Property Tests Volume II- Rail, Ties, Joint-Bars and Fasteners - Interim Report

Author
J. Choros, I. Gitlin

Subject Tracks & Structures

Keywords: fastener Resistance, Torsional Rigidy

Abstract: The principal objective of this laboratory test program is to investigate the load capacity of track in the vertical and lateral planes to support assessments of track strength.

Report Number
FRA/ORD-80/25
Office
RRD

1 Mar 1980

Technical Reports

Concrete and Wood Tie Track Performance through 150 Million Gross Tons

Author
Francis E. Dean, Robert H. Prause

Subject Facilities & Test Equipment, Tracks & Structures

Keywords: Concrete Cross Ties, Track Performance, Track Components, Track Testing, Track Loading, Accelerated Service Tests

Abstract: This report has been prepared as part of the Improved Track Structures Research Program sponsored by the Office of Rail Safety Research of the Federal Railroad Administration. The...

Report Number
FRA/TTC-80/02
Office
RRD