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1 Dec 1977

Technical Reports

Users' Manual for Kalker's Simplified Nonlinear Creep Theory

Author
James G. Goree, E. Harry Law

Subject Evaluation

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...

Report Number
FRA/ORD-78/06
Office
RRD

1 Nov 1977

Technical Reports

Fracture Resistance and Fatigue Crack Growth Characteristics of Railroad Wheels and Axles

Author
Federal Railroad Administration; C.S. Carter; R.G. Caton; R. L Guthrie

Subject Rail and Infrastructure Integrity

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...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-77/50
Office
RDI-20

1 Nov 1977

Technical Reports

Final Report - Guidelines for Testing of FRA Rear End Marking Devices

Author
FRA

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...

Report Number
C-8058910
Office
RRS

7 Oct 1977

Technical Reports

Structural Adequacy of Freight Car Truck Castings and Wheels

Author
Johnson, M. R.

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...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-77/51
Office
RDI-20

5 Oct 1977

Reports to Congress

The Impact of the 4-R Act Railroad Ratemaking Provisions

Author
Interstate Commerce Commission

Subject Evaluation

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...