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Technical Reports
Users' Manual for Kalker's Simplified Nonlinear Creep Theory
Keywords: Creepage, Creep Forces, Spin Moment, Steady-State Rolling, Hertz Contact
Abstract: The conversion of the computer program, "Simplified Theory of Rolling Contact," (used for calculation of a nonlinear creep force-creepage relationship) from the original Algol...
Technical Reports
Fracture Resistance and Fatigue Crack Growth Characteristics of Railroad Wheels and Axles
Keywords: Wheels; Axles; Carbon steel; Fatiuge; Cracks
Abstract: The effects of chemical composition, temperature and loading rates on the plane strain fracture toughness K sub I sub c of railroad wheels have been determined. Similarly, the...
Technical Reports
Final Report - Guidelines for Testing of FRA Rear End Marking Devices
Keywords: guideline, rear end marking device
Abstract: The implementation of Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 221 - Rear End Marking Device - Passenger, Commuter, and Freight Trains, requires the installation of certain...
Technical Reports
Structural Adequacy of Freight Car Truck Castings and Wheels
Keywords: Railroad cars, Freight cars, Fatigue(Materials), Castings, Wheels, Loads(Forces), Fatigue life, Cracking(Fracturing), Failure, Safety, Reliability, Standards, Fatigue strength at N cycles, Railroad trucks, Fatigue standards, Safety standards
Abstract: The structural adequacy of freight car truck castings and wheels to resist fatigue damage is reviewed. The environmental load data described in an earlier report under this...
Reports to Congress
The Impact of the 4-R Act Railroad Ratemaking Provisions
Keywords: Rate Regulations, Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976, RRRR, Cost Analysis
Abstract: On February 5, 1976, Congress enacted Public Law 94-210, the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976 (4-R Act). Among the more important objectives of this Act...