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29
Sep
2017
Technical Reports
A Survey of Wheel/Rail Friction
Subject
Track,
Tracks & Structures,
Track/Train Interactions
Keywords: Friction, friction management, lubrication, vehicle-track interaction, wheel-rail interaction v
Abstract: Friction has a huge influence on the vehicle/track interaction and yet it remains poorly understood, its consideration an afterthought in many simulation activities. This survey...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-17/21
Office
RDI-21
28
Nov
2016
Presentations
2016 FRA Rail Program Delivery: Lessons Learned: Railroad Operations
Subject
Tracks & Structures,
Grants & Financial Assistance
Keywords: Railroad Operations
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration hosted the third FRA Rail Program Delivery Meeting—a 2.5-day conference for grantees, railroad representatives, federal oversight contractors,...
Presenter
Leonard Evans, Dick Cogswell, FRA Drew Galloway, PB
Audience
FRA HQ
Location
Washington, DC
United States
24
Jul
2014
Technical Reports
Multifunction LIDAR Sensors for Noncontact, Speed, and Complex Rail Dynamics
Subject
Track,
Tracks & Structures,
Track/Train Interactions
Keywords: LIDAR, noncontact velocity measurement, curvature, alignment, ATGMS, track geometry, Railway Technologies Laboratory, Virginia Tech
Abstract: The results of an extensive series of tests are presented to evaluate the viability and applicability of LIDAR systems for measuring track speed, distance, and curvature in...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-14/26
Office
RDI-21
18
Oct
2013
Technical Reports
Feasibility Study of Fiber-Optic Technology for Broken Rail Detection
Subject
Rail and Infrastructure Integrity,
Track,
Tracks & Structures
Keywords: Fiber Optic, Broken Rail, Acoustic, Seismic, Rail Break, Wayside Systems
Abstract: This report describes the activities and presents the results of a feasibility study to examine the viability of using fiber-optic acoustic technologies to detect broken rails in...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-13/44
Office
RRD
20
May
2013
Technical Reports
Comparison of FRA Regulations to International High-Speed Rail Standards
Subject
High-Speed Passenger Rail,
Track,
Tracks & Structures,
Track/Train Interactions
Keywords: 49CFR Transportation, international high speed rail standards
Abstract: This report compares international standards with selected parts of Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Code of Federal Regulation Title 49 CFR Transportation. The parts were...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-13/30
Office
RRD