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5
Aug
2016
Technical Reports
Linear Friction Welding for Constructing and Repairing Rail for High Speed and Intercity Passenger Service Rail.
Keywords: Rail, rail welding, rail joining, linear friction welding, heat affected zone, translational friction welding
Abstract: This project developed a solid-state welding process based on linear friction welding (LFW) technology. While resistance flash welding or thermite techniques are tried and true...
Report Number
DOT/ORD/FRA-16/32
Office
RDI-21
1
Aug
2016
Technical Reports
Locomotive Fuel Vapor Reclamation System Field Evaluation and Cost-Benefit Analysis
Keywords: Locomotive fuel tank, fuel vapor, fuel temperature, fuel-vapor to air ratio, diesel vapor condenser, installation, vapor reclamation, remote data monitoring, cost-benefit analysis
Abstract: This report summarizes the results of the work performed to install a diesel vapor reclamation unit (DVRU) on an SD70 MAC locomotive of BNSF Railways and its performance...
Report Number
DOT/ORD/FRA-16/31
Office
RDI-23
1
Aug
2016
Reports to Congress
FAST Act Report on Vertical Track Deflection
Keywords: FAST Act Report on Vertical Track Deflection
27
Jul
2016
Technical Reports
Geothermal Switch Heater Installation, Testing and Monitoring – Phases 1 & 2
Keywords: Geothermal heat, switch plate
Abstract: Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (TTCI), Norfolk Southern (NS), and John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (Volpe) completed Phases 1 and 2 of a project on a...
Report Number
DOT/ORD/FRA-16/30
Office
RDI-21
26
Jul
2016
Technical Reports
Cost/Benefit Analysis of Head Shields for 112A/114A Series Tank Cars
Subject
Hazardous Materials
Keywords: Protectors, Shielding, Benefit cost analysis, Tank cars, Railroad cars, Piercing, Accidents, Fire safety, Hazardous materials, Liquefied gases, Rail transportation, Class 112A tank cars, Class 114A tank cars, DOT/5A, DOT/4DZ/DC, Railroad accidents
Abstract: A cost/benefit analysis of head shields installed on new and existing 112A/114A series pressure tank cars was performed based on a redistribution of accident dollar losses. Head...
Report Number
FRA-OR&D 75-34 Final Rpt.
Office
RDI-20