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1
Nov
1985
Technical Reports
Influence of Vehicle Induced Loads on the Lateral Stability of CWR Track
Keywords: Track Buckling; Track Lateral Stability; Dynamic Buckling; Buckling Analysis; Continuous Welded Rail (CWR).
Abstract: Thermal buckling of railroad tracks in the lateral plane is an important problem in the design and maintenance of continuous welded rail track (CWR). The severity of the problem...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-85/03
Office
RDI-20
1
Nov
1985
Other Reports
Composite Wood Tie Performance Report
Subject
Tracks & Structures
Abstract: Testing (FAST) Composite Wood Tie Performance Evaluation performed at the Transportation Test Center (TTC) near Pueblo, Colorado. The purpose of the evaluation was to compare the...
Report Number
TTC-027
Office
RRD
1
Oct
1985
Technical Reports
1985 Track Survey: National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak)
Subject
Track/Train Interactions
Keywords: track gage, cross level, wrap, profile, alignment, curvature
Abstract: From September through December 1984, the FRA conducted an intensive survey of all mainline track utilized by Amtrak (see fig. 1). Three automated track geometry railcars -- the...
Office
RRD
1
Jul
1985
Technical Reports
Analytic Studies of the Effects of Track Geometry Variation
Subject
Safety Performance Measures
Keywords: Computer Simulation, Mathematical Dynamic Curving, Hunting, Wheel/Rail Forces, Profiles, Derailment, Track Geometry, Track Safety Standards
Abstract: In this report, analyses are described which were used to aid in the planning of tests carried out on track in Bennington, New Hampshire in August 1982. These tests were designed...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-85-01
Office
RRD
1
Jun
1985
Technical Reports
Defect and Wear Studies on Premium and Standard Rails : Rail Wear Experiment RME IV, 0-35 MGT
Subject
Tracks & Structures
Abstract: This report presents the first results of the Rail Metallurgy IV Defect and Wear Studies at the Facility for Accelerated Service Testing (FAST). The installation and design of the...
Report Number
TTC-030
Office
RRD