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1 Sep 1993

Technical Reports

Experimental Study of Residual Stresses in Rail by Moire Interferometry

Author
Federal Railroad Administration; Y.Y. Wang; F.P. Chang

Subject Track, Tracks & Structures, Track/Train Interactions

Keywords: Rail, Rail Stress, Track

Abstract: The residual stresses in rails produced by rolling cycles are studied experimentally by moire interferometry. The dissection technique is adopted for this investigation. The basic...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-94/02
Office
RRD

1 Aug 1993

Technical Reports

Interim Report: Influence of Contact Patch Resistance on Loss of Shunt

Author
Howard Moody, Richard P. Reiff, Scott E. Gage

Subject Grade Crossing Technology, Highway-Rail Grade Crossings

Keywords: Grade Crossing, Island Circuits, Railroad Safety

Abstract:

This report examines causes and prevention of loss of shunt (circuit disconnection that may cause unintended deactivation of grade crossing safety devices).

Office
RRD

1 Jul 1993

Technical Reports

The Safety of Highway-Railroad Grade Crossings: Study of the Acoustic Characteristics of Railroad Horn Systems

Author
Amanda S. Keller, Edward J. Rickley

Subject Grade Crossing Technology, Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems, Highway-Rail Grade Crossings, Human Factors

Keywords: Whistles, Horns, Highway-Rail Grade Crossings, Audble Warning Devices, Community Noise

Abstract:

With the goal of reducing grade crossing fatalities, this study collected acoustic measurements at four sites to determine the effectiveness of railroad horn systems. 

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-93/25
Office
RRD

1 Sep 1991

Technical Reports

Peacekeeper Rail Garrison Test of LCC Launch Car, EMS-2

Author
Robert Martin

Subject Tracks & Structures

Keywords: Vehicle Characterization, Modal Response, Track Worthiness

Abstract: Tests were performed on the Peacekeeper Rail Garrison Launch Control Car(LCC), EMS-2 according to specifications in Chapter XI of the AAR's, Manual of Standards and Recommended...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-92/19
Office
RRD

1 Sep 1988

Technical Reports

Railroad Rail Flaw Detection System Based on Electromagnetic Acoustic Transducers

Author
George A. Alers

Subject Tracks & Structures

Keywords: EMAT, ultrasonic inspection

Abstract: This report describes the design, construction and preliminary testing of an ultrasonic inspection vehicle intended for the detection of flaws in railroad tracks that are in...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-88/09
Office
RRD