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1 Mar 1980

Technical Reports

Software Series: GIFWHL - User's Guide and Technical Documentation

Author
B. Prasad, M. T. Chen, V. K. Garg

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Finite Elements, Wheel Stress Analysis, GIFTS-4, WHEEL, Computer Program

Abstract:

This report describes an interface package which links GIFTS-4B (an interactive, graphics-oriented, finite-element software system) to WHEEL, a finite-element program. The...

Report Number
R-367
Office
RRD

1 Mar 1980

Technical Reports

Track and Bridge Maintenance Research Requirements

Author
Reece H. Wengenroth, Harry P. Clapp

Subject Bridge and Structures Safety, Tracks & Structures, Evaluation

Keywords: Ballast, Subgrade, Cross Ties, Special Track-work, Bolted Joints, Maintenance and Rail

Abstract: This report includes the design of seven research plans in the area of track and bridge maintenance. The railroad industry was surveyed to ascertain the maintenance problems of...

Report Number
FRA/ORD-80/11
Office
RRD

1 Mar 1980

Technical Reports

Track Rehabilitation Research and Development

Author
Robert E. Martin, John R. Anderes, Marcel Zobrak, Horace Wuerdmann

Subject Track, Evaluation

Keywords: Research Requirements, Track, Rail, Ties, Fasteners, Ballast, Track Program

Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration has established a Track Rehabilitation Research and Development program to better meet its obligations under the Railroad Revitalization and...

Report Number
FRA/OR&D-80/10
Office
RRD

1 Feb 1980

Technical Reports

Mathematical Modeling of DODX Railcars

Author
C. T. Jones

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Computer Simulation, DODX Flat Cars, Roll Stability, Wheel Lift, Derailment Tendency

Abstract: This report presents the results of a project conducted to determine the roll stability characteristics of large capacity freight cars, 100 to 200 ton, loaded with high center of...

Report Number
FRA/ORD-78/47
Office
RRD

1 Feb 1980

Technical Reports

Measurements of Wheel/Rail Loads on Class 5 Track

Author
Donald R. Ahlbeck, Milton R. Johnson, Harold D. Harrison, James M. Tuten

Subject Evaluation, Track/Train Interactions

Keywords: Load Measurement Techniques, Flat Wheel Impact Loads, Rail Joint Impact Loads, Statistical Description

Abstract:

Measurements have been made on two tangent test sections and a curved test section to characterize the wheel/rail load environment on Class 5 track. The tangent-track test...

Report Number
FRA/ORD-80/19
Office
RRD