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10
Dec
2012
Research Results
PORTABLE TRACK LOADING FIXTURE IMPROVEMENT
Subject
Automated Track Inspection Program (ATIP),
Track,
Track/Train Interactions,
Tracks & Structures
Keywords: Portable track loading fixture (PTLF), gage restraint measurement system (GRMS), track strength
Report Number
RR 12-21
Office
RDI-21
1
Nov
2011
Technical Reports
Rolling Contact Fatigue: A Comprehensive Review
Subject
Track,
Tracks & Structures,
Track/Train Interactions
Keywords: Rolling contact fatigue; RCF; rail gauge corner cracking; wheel tread cracking; monitoring RCF; RCF damage model; friction management; rail grinding
Abstract: Rolling contact fatigue (RCF) is a pervasive and insidious problem on all types of railway systems. Although it is a dominant cause of maintenance and replacements on heavy haul...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-11/24
Office
RRD
1
Sep
2011
Technical Reports
Fatigue Crack Growth and Fracture Behavior of Bainitic Rail Steels
Subject
Track,
Tracks & Structures,
Track/Train Interactions
Keywords: bainitic; pearlitic; manganese rail steels; microstructure-mechanical property relationship; hardness; fracture toughness; fatigue crack growth
Abstract: The microstructure–mechanical properties relationships, fracture toughness, fatigue crack growth and fracture surface morphology of J6 bainitic, manganese, and pearlitic rail...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-11/17
Office
RRD
15
Jun
2010
Presentations
Cognitive Distraction & Attentional Error: Bringing Science to the Rail Industry
Subject
Human Factors,
Commuter
Keywords: CTIL; CTILWEB; Human Error; Situational Awareness; Distraction; Attention;
Abstract: Accidents in commuter rail operations point to the need for better understanding of the contributory role of operator distraction in rail safety. This presentation discusses need...
Presenter
Elsmore, George; Jamieson, Randy; Smilek, Daniel
Audience
APTA Rail Conference
Location
Boston, MA
United States
1
Jan
2010
Presentations
The Cab Technology Integration Lab: A Locomotive Simulator for Human Factors Research
Subject
High-Speed Passenger Rail,
Human Factors,
Accident Reduction,
Automation,
Commuter
Keywords: CTIL; CTILWEB; Safety; Research; Automation; Human-in-the-loop Testing; Human Factors Research; Human-computer interaction
Abstract: The paper describes a new human factors research capability for the US Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)—The Cab Technology Integration Laboratory (CTIL). The FRA sponsored...
Presenter
Jones, Michael; Plott, Christopher; Jones, Melvin; Olthoff, Thomas; Harris, Steven
Audience
Federal Railroad Administration
Location
Washington, DC
United States