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Research Results
Tests to Create Broken Rims in Railroad Wheels
Keywords: Wheel, broken rim, vertical split rim
Abstract: The FRA Office of Research, Development, and Technology and the Association of American Railroads (AAR) support research conducted by Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (...
Research Results
Summary of Charpy and Dynamic Tear Testing of Bolster Samples
Keywords: Charpy, dynamic tear, bolster, side frame, brittle failure
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) collaborates with the Association of American Railroads’ (AAR) Coupling System and Truck Castings Committee and Transportation...
Research Results
Investigation of Radiography Technology for Bolster and Side Frame Inspections
Keywords: Radiography, grade B+, nondestructive testing, NDT, casting defects
Abstract: Information about inhomogeneous areas in castings before they leave the manufacturer could provide useful information for manufacturers and customers. Some of this information...
Research Results
Tensile Test Results of Samples Taken from Critical Areas of Bolsters
Keywords: Bolsters, tensile test, brittle failure, castings, grade B+
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) collaborated with the Association of American Railroads’ (AAR) Coupling System and Truck Castings Committee and Transportation...
Research Results
Analysis of Tread Buildup on Railroad Wheels
Keywords: Wheel, tread buildup, slide, brake
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Office of Research, Development, and Technology and the Association of American Railroads (AAR) fund research conducted by...