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Technical Bulletins
HMG-127 One-Time Movement Approval Procedures
Keywords: one-time movement approval, one time movement approval, HMG-127, hazardous material, bulk packaging, hazmat package, procedure, OTMA, 49 CFR, 174.50,
Abstract: Provides procedures for applying for a One-Time Movement Approval in accordance with 49 CFR 174.50 for bulk hazardous materials packagings (e.g., tank cars) that do not meet...
Technical Reports
Modeling the Effects of Top-of-Rail Products on Creep Forces in the Wheel-Rail Interface
Keywords: Wheel/rail interface; friction management; top-of-rail products; friction measurement; friction modelling
Abstract: The main aim of this project was to develop a wheel-rail creep force model that accounts for the effects of third-body layers resulting from the...
Research Results
Detection of Rockfall-Prone Areas Through InSAR-SBAS Analysis
Keywords: InSAR, Rockfall, SBAS, High Risk Area Detection, Satellite, Infrastructure
Abstract: Identifying and monitoring rockfall- and landslide-prone areas is crucial for effective risk mitigation, as these geohazard events present significant challenges and hazards to...
Technical Reports
Automated Weld Repair of Manganese Frogs for Extended Service Life
Keywords: Constant voltage; CV; flux-cored arc welding; FCAW; pulse gas metal arc welding; GMAW-P; radiographic testing; RT; ultimate tensile strength; UTS; yield strength; YS; rail frog; rail turnout; frog point; frog wings; solid state welding
Abstract: EWI completed research and testing of an automated weld repair process for austenitic manganese steel railroad frogs. This report covers the second of two projects sponsored by...
Technical Reports
Risk Analysis Methodology for Unit and Manifest Trains Transporting Hazardous Material
Keywords: Risk analysis; unit train; manifest train; hazardous material; mainlines; yard; terminal.
Abstract: Between August 2019 and May 2022, the Federal Railroad Administration sponsored researchers from Rutgers University, the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, Applied...