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1 Sep 1982

Technical Reports

Interaction and Load Transfer in Track Support Structures, Part 1: One-, Two- and Three-Dimensional Nonlinear Soil-Structure Interaction Finite Element Procedures and Verification

Author
C. S. Desai, H. J. Siriwardane, R. Janardhanam

Subject Tracks & Structures

Keywords: Truly Triaxial Testing, Cyclic Shear Testing, Constitutive Modelling, Verifications, Design, Maintenance

Abstract: This final report is presented in two parts, and is in continuation of two previous reports prepared under this contract. Part 1 contains details of the development of finite...

Report Number
DOT/RSPA/DMA-50/83/11
Office
RRD

1 Sep 1982

Technical Reports

Interaction and Load Transfer in Track Support Structures, Part 2: "Testing and Constitutive Modelling of Materials and Interfaces"

Author
C. S. Desai, H. J. Siriwardane, R. Janardhanam

Subject Tracks & Structures

Keywords: Truly Triaxial Testing, Cyclic Shear Testing, Constitutive Modelling, Verifications, Design, Maintenance

Abstract: This final report is presented in two parts, and is in continuation of two previous reports prepared under this contract. Part 1 contains details of the development of finite...

Report Number
DOT/RSPA/DMA-50/83/12
Office
RRD

1 Jun 1982

Technical Reports

Track Component Property Tests Volume II: Rails, Ties, Joint Bars and Fasteners

Author
J. Choros, I. Gitlin

Subject Tracks & Structures

Keywords: Bending Stiffness, Rotation Resistance, Torsional Rigidity

Abstract: This report describes the test procedures and results from a series of tests on the physical properties of concrete ties, rails, joint bars and rail fasteners, conducted at the...

Report Number
R-479

1 May 1982

Technical Reports

Laboratory Study to Determine the Effects of Tie Pad Stiffness on the Attenuation of Impact Loads in Concrete Railway Ties

Author
F.E. Dean, H. D. Harrison

Subject Tracks & Structures

Keywords: impact loads

Abstract: The effect of tie pad stiffness on the bending moments produced by impact loading of concrete railroad ties was investigated in laboratory tests. Controlled impact loads were...

Report Number
FRA/ORD-82/19

1 Apr 1982

Technical Reports

A Demonstration Project for Locomotive Engineer Training

Author
L&N-BLE Demonstration Training Project

Subject Program Evaluation

Keywords: Task Analysis, LET, Training Aids, Cost/Benefit Analysis

Abstract: This report presents the findings of the joint venture demonstration training project conducted by the Louisville & Nashville Railroad and the Brotherhood of Locomotive...