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1 Jul 1976

Technical Reports

Nondestructive Measurement of Longitudinal Rail Stresses (Interim Report)

Author
D.M. Egle, D.E. Bray

Subject Tracks & Structures

Keywords: Rail Stress, Measurement, Rail Material Properties

Abstract: A study of the effect of applied stress on the wave velocity (acoustoelasticity) of railroad rail steel has shown that a potentially useful technique exists for the nondestructive...

Report Number
FRA/ORD-76-270
Office
RRD

1 Oct 1975

Technical Reports

12th Annual Railroad Conference Proceedings, "Effect of Heavy Axle Loads on Track"

Subject Best Practices, Track/Train Interactions, Tracks & Structures

Keywords: Railroad Technology, Research, Railroad Engineering Conference

Abstract:

Proceedings of the 1975 Railroad Engineering Conference held at Pueblo, Colorado, October 23 and 24, 1975. Sessions included track developments, suspension developments and...

1 Sep 1975

Technical Reports

Northeast Corridor High Speed Rail Passenger Service Improvement Study: Task 3 - Track & Structures Upgrading Standards Development

Author
R. P. Howell, R. A. Kendall, G. M. Magee, M. C. Holowaty, K. J. Holness, R. Lukoff, T. Ferrara

Subject High-Speed Passenger Rail, Tracks & Structures

Keywords: Level of Service, Concrete Tie, Wood Tie, Ballasted Track, Ballastless Track, Bridges, Track Modulus, Life Cycle

Abstract: Track and structure characteristics and problem areas to be encountered in upgrading the Corridor are discussed. Standards considerations and applicability are outlined along with...

Report Number
FRA-ONECD-75-3
Office
RRD

1 Jul 1975

Other Reports

Factors in Lightweight Guideway Design and Costing

Author
R. J. Ravera, J. R. Anderes

Subject Tracks & Structures

Keywords: Weight Reduction, Pier Spacing, Cost Estimation

Abstract: The effect of lightweight guideway design on ride quality is examined. Results for a particular vehicle/guideway system show that ride quality can be maintained while beam weight...

Report Number
MTR-6969
Office
RRD

1 Sep 1973

Technical Reports

MBTA Green Line Tests: Riverside Line, December 1972

Author
George W. Neat

Subject High-Speed Passenger Rail, Program Evaluation

Keywords: Track Measurement Methodology, Track Geometry Measurement, Ride Roughness Measurement, Interior Noise Measurement

Abstract:

The UMTA sponsored Urban Rail Supporting Technology Program emphasizes three major task areas; facilities development, technology development, and test program development. The...

Report Number
DOT-TSC-UMTA-74-1,1
Office
RDI-21