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1
Dec
1979
Technical Reports
Nondestructive Techniques for Measuring the Longitudinal Force in Rails: Proceedings of a Joint Government-Industry Conference held in Washington, D. C., Februrary 26-27, 1979
Subject
Tracks & Structures,
Track/Train Interactions
Keywords: Railroad Research, Materials Science, Track Buckling Stresses
Abstract: The Conference on Nondestructive Techniques for Measuring the Longitudinal Force in Rails consisted of an introductory session followed by three major sessions on ultrasonic...
Report Number
FRA/ORD-80/50
1
Nov
1979
Technical Reports
Measurement and Correlation Analysis Plan for Concrete Tie and Fastener Performance Evaluation
Subject
Evaluation,
Tracks & Structures
Keywords: Concrete Cross Ties, Track Performance, Ties and Fasteners, Track Testing, FAST
Abstract: This report was 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/ORD-79/51
Office
RDI-22
1
Nov
1979
Technical Reports
Test Results Report - Ride Quality Testing of an Amcoach on Wooden and Concrete Tie Sections
Subject
Tracks & Structures
Keywords: Crossties, Cross Ties, Vehicle Accelerations, Sound-Pressure Levels, ISO Standards, Wz
Abstract: This report covers the collection of ride quality data on an Amcoach while traveling on wooden and concrete tie sections in the area of Boston, MA and Aberdeen, MD on the...
Report Number
DOT-FR-64113
1
Nov
1979
Technical Reports
The Kansas Test Track Part I - Analysis of Test Data
Subject
Tracks & Structures
Keywords: Ballast, Beams, Concrete, Instrumentation, Slab Track, Subgrade, Ties, Testing
Abstract: This report presents the results of an experimental project to compare the performance of different track support systems. Data obtained during the project are summarized,...
Report Number
FRA/ORD79.22.I
Office
RDI-21
1
Nov
1979
Technical Reports
Track Component - Property Tests Volume I - Rail, Tie and Fasteners
Subject
Tracks & Structures
Keywords: Rail Properties, Tie Properties, Track Fastener Properties
Abstract: This report describes the test procedures and the results of tests on the physical properties of rail, tie and fastener. The properties obtained are the bending rigidity of the...
Report Number
FRA/ORD-79/32
Office
RRD