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Technical Reports
Weld Repair of Manganese Frogs for Enhanced Performance
Keywords: Reciprocating wire feed, constant voltage, Flux-Cored Arc Welding, heat-affected zone, radiographic testing, Shielded Metal Arc Welding, ultimate tensile strength, yield strength.
Abstract: When special trackwork contact surfaces (such as manganese-steel turnout frogs) become worn and damaged, they can be repaired to extend their lifetime, but current repair...
Human Capital Management
Leadership and Knowledge Management : Best Practices Guide
Abstract: The guide summarizes key principles that can guide the implementation of programs in these areas, provides examples of processes that have been utilized successfully in the public...
Technical Reports
Energy Management Guidelines for Rail Transit Systems: Executive Summary
Keywords: Power Rate Structure, Operating Cost Analysis, Energy Reduction
Abstract: The cost of electricity is a significant portion of the operating costs of rail transit systems. The impact of increasing energy costs is felt by those systems presently in...
Technical Reports
Energy Management Guidelines for Rail Transit Systems: Volume I
Keywords: Power Rate Structure, Operating Cost Analysis, Energy Reduction
Abstract: The cost of electricity is a significant portion of the operating costs of rail transit systems. The impact of increasing energy costs is felt by those systems presently in...
Technical Reports
Energy Management Guildelines for Rail Transit Systems: Volume II
Keywords: Power Rate Structure, Operating Cost Analysis, Energy Reduction
Abstract: The cost of electricity is a significant portion of the operating costs of rail transit systems. The impact of increasing energy costs is felt by those systems presently in...