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1 Sep 1981

Other Reports

International Conference on Wheel/Rail Load and Displacement Measurement Techniques

Author
Pin Tong (Editor), Robert Greif (Editor)

Subject Track/Train Interactions

Keywords: Conference Proceedings, Railroad Technology, Train/Track Dynamics

Abstract:

The International Conference on Wheel/Rail Load and Displacement Measurement Techniques was held at the Transportation Systems Center (TSC) on January 19-20, 1981. The...

1 Sep 1981

Technical Reports

The Wear Behavior of High Rails Tested in the First Metallurgy Experiment, 0 to 135 MGT

Author
M. B. Hargrove, F. S. Mitchell, R. K. Steel, R. E. Young

Subject Facilities & Test Equipment, Track/Train Interactions

Keywords: High Silicon, Standard Carbon, Head Hardened, Chrome Molybdenum, Position-in-Curve, Tie Plate Cant, Profilometer, Chemistry, Curvature

Abstract:

In the first rail metallurgy experiment, covering the period from September 1976 to September 1977, 135 million gross tons (MGT) of traffic were accumulated on the Facility for...

Report Number
FRA/TTC-81/04
Office
RRD

1 Aug 1981

Technical Reports

Single Axle and Articulated-Supporting Truck Test Results Report

Author
M. A. Kenworthy

Subject Track/Train Interactions

Keywords: Rail Intermodal Car, Rail Truck Performance, Instrumented Wheelsets, Wheel/Rail Forces, Angle of Attack

Abstract: This report presents the results of a project designed to quantify the service performance characteristics of two types of trucks. The first truck treated is essentially a...

Report Number
FRA/ORD-81/59
Office
RRD

1 Feb 1981

Technical Reports

Review and Summary of Computer Programs for Railway Vehicle Dynamics

Author
Walter D. Pilkey

Subject Track/Train Interactions

Keywords: Wheel/Rail Contact, Lateral Stability, Curving Dynamics, Computer Models

Abstract: To assess the state of development of computer programs which apply to the dynamics of rail vehicles, reviews were prepared of programs in six different categories: lateral...

Report Number
FRA/OR&D-81/17
Office
RRD

1 Jan 1981

Technical Reports

Fundamental Studies Related to Wheel/Rail Contact Stress

Author
B. Paul

Subject Track/Train Interactions

Keywords: Rail-Wheel Interaction, Conformal Contact, Elasticity, Creepage, Non-Hertzian Contact

Abstract: This Final Report summarizes the research performed and-provides a brief review of the major results of the program. The problems discussed include: the development of cost-...

Report Number
FRA/ORD-81/05
Office
RRD