Volumes | ASME/IEEE Joint Rail Conference | American Society of Mechanical Engineers Digital Collection

Topics: Corrosion protection , Damage , Viaducts , Concretes , Cements (Adhesives) , Construction , Durability , High speed rail , Maintenance , Quality control

Design of Wind-Break Fences for Railway Applications

F. Cheli, F. Ripamonti, P. Schito, G. Tomasini

JRC 2012; 69-74https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74053

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View Articletitled, Design of Wind-Break Fences for Railway Applications

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Topics: Design , Railroads , Wind , Stress , Trains , Computational fluid dynamics , Fatigue , Pressure , Risk , Wind tunnels

Investigation and Mitigation of Differential Movement at Railway Transitions for US High Speed Passenger Rail and Joint Passenger/Freight Corridors

Erol Tutumluer, Timothy D. Stark, Debakanta Mishra, James P. Hyslip

JRC 2012; 75-84https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74074

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View Articletitled, Investigation and Mitigation of Differential Movement at Railway Transitions for US High Speed Passenger Rail and Joint Passenger/Freight Corridors

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Topics: High speed rail , Railroads , Design , Maintenance , Bridges (Structures) , Computer simulation , Damping , Highways , Instrumentation , Rails

Measuring Concrete Crosstie Rail Seat Pressure Distribution With Matrix Based Tactile Surface Sensors

Christopher T. Rapp, J. Riley Edwards, Marcus S. Dersch, Christopher P. L. Barkan, Jose Mediavilla, Brent M. Wilson

JRC 2012; 85-92https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74092

Abstract

View Articletitled, Measuring Concrete Crosstie Rail Seat Pressure Distribution With Matrix Based Tactile Surface Sensors

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Topics: Concretes , Pressure , Rails , Sensors , Testing , Railroads , Stress , Durability , High speed rail , Probability

Developments in Traction Transformer

Subhas Sarkar

JRC 2012; 93-98https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74098

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View Articletitled, Developments in Traction Transformer

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Topics: Traction , Circuits , Public transportation , Reliability , Stress , Circuit breakers , Currents , Design , Energy efficiency , Magnetic fields

Laboratory Investigation of the Abrasive Wear Mechanism of Concrete Crosstie Rail Seat Deterioration (RSD)

Amogh Arvind Shurpali, Emily Van Dam, J. Riley Edwards, David A. Lange, Christopher P. L. Barkan

JRC 2012; 99-108https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74107

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View Articletitled, Laboratory Investigation of the Abrasive Wear Mechanism of Concrete Crosstie Rail Seat Deterioration (RSD)

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Topics: Concretes , Rails , Wear , Abrasion , Design , Stress , Service life (Equipment) , Trains , Tribology , Cycles

Potential Sources of High-Speed Rail Civil Infrastructure Cost Reduction

Jan H. Zicha

JRC 2012; 109-116https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74138

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View Articletitled, Potential Sources of High-Speed Rail Civil Infrastructure Cost Reduction

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Topics: High speed rail , Civil engineering , Testing , Design , Maintenance , Mirrors , Trains , Transportation systems , Tunnels

Comparing Geometry Correction Capability of AGGS and TGCS Tamper Control Systems on Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor

Jonathan M. Wnek, Steven M. Chrismer

JRC 2012; 117-121https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74142

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View Articletitled, Comparing Geometry Correction Capability of AGGS and TGCS Tamper Control Systems on Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor

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Topics: Control systems , Geometry , Automobiles , Computer software , Durability , Maintenance , Testing

Railroad Tie Responses to Directly Applied Rail Seat Loading in Ballasted Tracks: A Computational Study

Hailing Yu, David Jeong

JRC 2012; 123-132https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74149

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View Articletitled, Railroad Tie Responses to Directly Applied Rail Seat Loading in Ballasted Tracks: A Computational Study

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Topics: Railroad ties , Rails , Concretes , Wood products , Failure , Modeling , Elasticity , Plasticity , Pressure , Stress

Theoretical Considerations and Applications of Nonlinear Guided Waves for Nondestructive Assessment of Structures: A Railroad Track Case-Study

C. Nucera, F. Lanza Di Scalea, M. Fateh, G. Carr

JRC 2012; 133-139https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74150

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View Articletitled, Theoretical Considerations and Applications of Nonlinear Guided Waves for Nondestructive Assessment of Structures: A Railroad Track Case-Study

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Topics: Case studies , Railroads , Waves , Nondestructive evaluation , Structural health monitoring , Elastic waves , Resonance , Algorithms , Diffusion (Physics) , Finite element analysis

Development of a Portable Internal 3D Rail Flaw Imaging System

Soheil Saadat, Amaury Rolin, Stanley Radzevicius, Leith Al-Nazer, Gary Carr

JRC 2012; 141-146https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74159

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View Articletitled, Development of a Portable Internal 3D Rail Flaw Imaging System

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Topics: Imaging , Rails , Inspection , Railroads , Sensors , Vehicles , Engineering prototypes , Failure , Fracture (Materials) , Industrial research

Track Performance Modeling Under Mixed Traffic

Hai Huang

JRC 2012; 147-152https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74179

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View Articletitled, Track Performance Modeling Under Mixed Traffic

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Topics: Modeling , Traffic

Rail Equipment Engineering

Further Research Into Wheel Rim Axial Residual Stress and Vertical Split Rim Failures

Cameron Lonsdale, John Oliver

JRC 2012; 153-159https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74010

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View Articletitled, Further Research Into Wheel Rim Axial Residual Stress and Vertical Split Rim Failures

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Topics: Failure , Stress , Wheels , Tension , Damage , Fracture (Materials) , X-ray diffraction , Chemistry , Compressive stress , Crack propagation

Lateral Creepage

Nazmul Hasan

JRC 2012; 161-167https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74015

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View Articletitled, Lateral Creepage

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Topics: Clearances (Engineering) , Equations of motion , Flanges , Noise (Sound) , Wheelbase , Wheels

Analysis and Comparison of Experimental Results Both of Wind Tunnel Test and Running Test for HEMU-400X Pantograph

Yeongbin Lee, Jin-sung Paik, Minho Kwak, Jinsun Yoo, Kyu Hong Kim, Dongho Lee, Hyeok-Bin Kwon

JRC 2012; 169-172https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74026

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View Articletitled, Analysis and Comparison of Experimental Results Both of Wind Tunnel Test and Running Test for HEMU-400X Pantograph

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Topics: Wind tunnels , Lift (Fluid dynamics) , Trains

Automated Train Brake Effectiveness (ATBE) Test Process at Canadian Pacific

Abe Aronian, Michelle Jamieson, Kim Wachs

JRC 2012; 173-181https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74035

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View Articletitled, Automated Train Brake Effectiveness (ATBE) Test Process at Canadian Pacific

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Topics: Brakes , Pacific Ocean , Trains , Sensors , Maintenance , Coal , Braking , Inspection , Monitoring systems , Optical quality control

Testing and Validation of Long Trains Under High Flow and Gradient Conditions

Abe Aronian, Kim Wachs, Michelle Jamieson, Karen Carriere, Edward W. Gaughan

JRC 2012; 183-193https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74036

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View Articletitled, Testing and Validation of Long Trains Under High Flow and Gradient Conditions

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Testing , Trains , Locomotives , Air flow , Brakes , Leakage , Pacific Ocean , Railroads , Safety

RTCONTACT: An Efficient Wheel-Rail Contact Algorithm for Real-Time Dynamic Simulations

N. Bosso, A. Gugliotta, N. Zampieri

JRC 2012; 195-204https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74044

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View Articletitled, RTCONTACT: An Efficient Wheel-Rail Contact Algorithm for Real-Time Dynamic Simulations

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Topics: Algorithms , Engineering simulation , Rails , Simulation , Wheels , Contact mechanics , Control systems , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Railroads , Rollers

A New Process for Imparting Fatigue Damage Resistance to Railway Axles

Jay Galbraith, Steven Dedmon, Michael Eckenrode, James Pilch

JRC 2012; 205-211https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74047

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View Articletitled, A New Process for Imparting Fatigue Damage Resistance to Railway Axles

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Topics: Fatigue damage , Railroads , Fatigue failure , Damage , Steel , Stress , Wheels , Alloys , Bending (Stress) , Corrosion

Assessment of a Diesel Vapor Reclamation System for Use in Diesel Electric Locomotives

Basant K. Parida, Abdullatif K. Zaouk, John Punwani, Dana Maryott

JRC 2012; 213-223https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74078

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View Articletitled, Assessment of a Diesel Vapor Reclamation System for Use in Diesel Electric Locomotives

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Topics: Diesel , Locomotives , Vapors , Fuels , Railroads , Fire , Hazards , Temperature , Computational fluid dynamics , Collisions (Physics)

Crippling Test of a Budd Pioneer Passenger Car

Michael Carolan, Benjamin Perlman, David Tyrell

JRC 2012; 225-235https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74087

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View Articletitled, Crippling Test of a Budd Pioneer Passenger Car

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Topics: Automobiles , Stress , Finite element analysis , Testing , Collisions (Physics) , Displacement , Finite element model , Railroads , Rails , Safety

Engineering Approach to Weld Repairs for Bogie (Truck) Frames

John B. Pearson, Jr., John A. Janiszewski, Travis M. Nelson

JRC 2012; 237-244https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74117

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View Articletitled, Engineering Approach to Weld Repairs for Bogie (Truck) Frames

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Topics: Maintenance , Trucks , Fracture (Materials) , Design , Accidents , Damage , Failure , Manufacturing , Rails , Stress

Multiple Regression Analysis of the Impact of Track Geometry on Wheel-Rail Forces

Wei Huang, Yan Liu, Jon Preston-Thomas

JRC 2012; 245-253https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74120

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View Articletitled, Multiple Regression Analysis of the Impact of Track Geometry on Wheel-Rail Forces

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Topics: Geometry , Rails , Regression analysis , Wheels , Safety , Computers , Stress , Trucks , Freight cars , Gages

Improving Casting Integrity Through the Use of Simulation Software and Advanced Inspection Methods

Ike Sowden, George Currier

JRC 2012; 255-261https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74122

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View Articletitled, Improving Casting Integrity Through the Use of Simulation Software and Advanced Inspection Methods

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Topics: Casting , Computer software , Inspection , Simulation , Shrinkage (Materials) , Case studies , Cavities , Density , Design , Errors

The Role of Oxidation in Railroad Wheels

Steven L. Dedmon

JRC 2012; 263-273https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74124

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View Articletitled, The Role of Oxidation in Railroad Wheels

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Topics: Oxidation , Rail wheels , Fracture (Materials) , Compressive stress , High temperature , Temperature , Weight (Mass) , Brakes , Braking , Deformation

Model Reference Adaptive Control of Train Dynamic Braking

Husain Ahmad, Mehdi Ahmadian

JRC 2012; 275-281https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74141

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View Articletitled, Model Reference Adaptive Control of Train Dynamic Braking

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Topics: Adaptive control , Dynamic braking , Trains , Wheels , Braking , Rails , Adhesion , Motors , Traction , Damage

Contact Patch Comparison Between a Roller Rig and Tangent Track for a Single Wheelset

Mehdi Taheri, Mehdi Ahmadian

JRC 2012; 283-289https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74148

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View Articletitled, Contact Patch Comparison Between a Roller Rig and Tangent Track for a Single Wheelset

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Topics: Rollers , Wheelsets , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Simulation , Computer software , Degrees of freedom , Matlab , Rails , Wheels

Modal Analysis on a High Speed Train Based on Forced Excitation From Track

Lara Ma Erviti Calvo, Gorka Agirre Castellanos, Igor Alonso Portillo, Mayi Garcia Prada

JRC 2012; 291-297https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74181

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View Articletitled, Modal Analysis on a High Speed Train Based on Forced Excitation From Track

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Topics: Excitation , Modal analysis , Trains , Finite element methods , Railway vehicles , Vehicles , Vibration , Buses , Dimensions , Instrumentation

Vibrational Analysis of a Dual-Motive Locomotive and Evaluation by Experimental Methods and Modal Analysis

Jesús Otero Yugat, Gorka Agirre Castellanos, Igor Alonso Portillo

JRC 2012; 299-307https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74182

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View Articletitled, Vibrational Analysis of a Dual-Motive Locomotive and Evaluation by Experimental Methods and Modal Analysis

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Topics: Experimental methods , Locomotives , Modal analysis , Dampers , Damping , Diesel , Safety , Vehicles , Accelerometers , Actuators

Signal and Train Control Engineering

SEPTA PTC Communications Systems

Michael J. Monastero, Stephen Weiss, Francois Pretorius, Sheldon Burke

JRC 2012; 309-335https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74041

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View Articletitled, SEPTA PTC Communications Systems

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Topics: Design , Overlays (Materials engineering) , Radio equipment , Rails , Security , Teams , Testing , Traffic , Trains , Transportation systems

The Use of Packet-Switched vs. Circuit-Switched Networks for Data Transport in a Public Transit Environment

Michael Fitzmaurice

JRC 2012; 337-342https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74046

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View Articletitled, The Use of Packet-Switched vs. Circuit-Switched Networks for Data Transport in a Public Transit Environment

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Topics: Circuits , Public transportation

Experience With a Tracing Model for a Positive Train Control System of Systems

Peter Torrellas, Daniel J. Paulish

JRC 2012; 343-350https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74048

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View Articletitled, Experience With a Tracing Model for a Positive Train Control System of Systems

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Topics: Control systems , Trains

Toward a Common Platform for Simulation-Based Evaluation of Both Functional and Telecommunication Sub-Systems of the ERTMS

Patrick Sondi, Mohamed Kassab, Marina Aguado, Etienne Lemaire, Marion Berbineau

JRC 2012; 351-359https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74049

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View Articletitled, Toward a Common Platform for Simulation-Based Evaluation of Both Functional and Telecommunication Sub-Systems of the ERTMS

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Topics: Simulation , Telecommunications , Testing , Control systems , Electromagnetic wave propagation , Modeling , Railroads , Rails , Stress , Traffic

National Train Bus and its Diagnostics

Petr Lasak, Michal Zemlicka, Ales Lieskovsky, Stanislav Marek, Ivo Myslivec

JRC 2012; 361-368https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74060

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View Articletitled, National Train Bus and its Diagnostics

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Topics: Trains , Rail vehicles , Computer software , Hardware , Railroads , Rails

Radio Spectrum for PTC Applications

Guy Chertock, Christopher P. Heil

JRC 2012; 369-377https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74083

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View Articletitled, Radio Spectrum for PTC Applications

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Topics: Design , Radio spectrum , Railroads , Trains

Mobile WiMAX Performance, Applications, and Deployment Considerations for North America’s Freight Railroad Industry

Pradhumna Lal Shrestha, Michael Hempel, Hamid Sharif, Shahram Mehrvarzi

JRC 2012; 379-388https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74111

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View Articletitled, Mobile WiMAX Performance, Applications, and Deployment Considerations for North America’s Freight Railroad Industry

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Topics: Railroads , Design , Computers , Engineering prototypes , Mechanical admittance , Rails , Trains

Developing a Framework to Address Performance and Security Protocol Concerns in Identity Management for Interoperable Positive Train Control Systems

Damindra S. Bandara, André B. Bondi, Rajni Goel, Nalin Pilapitiya, Duminda Wijesekera

JRC 2012; 389-396https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74113

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View Articletitled, Developing a Framework to Address Performance and Security Protocol Concerns in Identity Management for Interoperable Positive Train Control Systems

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Topics: Control systems , Security , Trains , Railroads , Traffic

Challenges in Current Wireless Sensor Technology for Railcar Status Monitoring for North America’s Freight Railroad Industry

Sushanta Mohan Rakshit, Michael Hempel, Hamid Sharif, John Punwani, Monique Stewart, Shahram Mehrvarzi

JRC 2012; 397-405https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74114

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View Articletitled, Challenges in Current Wireless Sensor Technology for Railcar Status Monitoring for North America’s Freight Railroad Industry

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Topics: Railroads , Sensors , Trains , Safety , Chain , Topology , Wireless sensor networks , Delays , Electrical components , Errors

Positive Train Control: Where Are We, and What Next?

Dilip M. Patel, Joshua C. Callen

JRC 2012; 407-413https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74116

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View Articletitled, Positive Train Control: Where Are We, and What Next?

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Topics: Trains , Railroads , Finishes , Radio spectrum

Train Power Converter Switching Surge Impact Studies

Bih-Yuan Ku, Ming-Jan Ko, Jen-Sen Liu

JRC 2012; 415-422https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74139

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View Articletitled, Train Power Converter Switching Surge Impact Studies

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Topics: Power converters , Surges , Trains , Railroads

Design Factors Effecting Capacity of Rail and Transit Systems

David F. Thurston

JRC 2012; 423-428https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74153

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View Articletitled, Design Factors Effecting Capacity of Rail and Transit Systems

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Topics: Design , Rails , Transportation systems , Trains , Control systems , Optimization , Signals , Vehicles

On the ERTMS/ETCS Level 2 Degraded Mode: Colored Petri Net Model for Discrete Point Positioning System

S. Dhahbi, A. Abbas-Turki, A. El Moudni

JRC 2012; 429-434https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74171

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View Articletitled, On the ERTMS/ETCS Level 2 Degraded Mode: Colored Petri Net Model for Discrete Point Positioning System

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Topics: Engineering simulation , Errors , Failure , Railroads , Risk , Safety , Simulation , Traffic , Trains

Formal Methods Verification and Validation (V&V) for Legacy Systems

Sofia K. Georgiadis

JRC 2012; 435-438https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74186

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View Articletitled, Formal Methods Verification and Validation (V&V) for Legacy Systems

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Topics: Formal methods , Design , Safety , Computer software , Aerospace industry , Aviation , Cycles , Errors , Generators , Modeling

Software-Defined Radio for Positive Train Control

Jon T. Adams, Jia-Ru Li

JRC 2012; 439-447https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74189

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View Articletitled, Software-Defined Radio for Positive Train Control

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Topics: Computer software , Trains , Design , Maintenance , Service life (Equipment) , Hardware , Radio equipment , Railroads , Architecture , Electronics engineers

Service Quality and Operations Research

Implementing New Automated Ticketing Technology at Virginia Railway Express

Chris Henry, Steven Grant

JRC 2012; 449-454https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74054

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View Articletitled, Implementing New Automated Ticketing Technology at Virginia Railway Express

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Topics: Railroads , Rails , Cities

Establish a Time-Dependent Mass Rapid Transit Timetable: A Case Study for the Kaohsiung Mass Rapid Transit System

Shou-Ren Hu, Chao-Tang Liu

JRC 2012; 455-463https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74101

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View Articletitled, Establish a Time-Dependent Mass Rapid Transit Timetable: A Case Study for the Kaohsiung Mass Rapid Transit System

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Topics: Algorithms , Delays , Design , Governments , Mechanical admittance , Public transportation , Sensitivity analysis , Trains

The Role of Railroads in Multimodal Woody Biomass Transportation in Michigan

Pasi Lautala, Hamed Pouryousef, Robert Handler, Stephen Chartier

JRC 2012; 465-473https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74131

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View Articletitled, The Role of Railroads in Multimodal Woody Biomass Transportation in Michigan

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Topics: Biomass , Railroads , Rails , Transportation systems , Trucks

Measuring the Impact of Additional Rail Traffic Using Highway and Railroad Metrics

Samuel L. Sogin, Christopher P. L. Barkan, Yung-Cheng Lai, Mohd Rapik Saat

JRC 2012; 475-484https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74133

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View Articletitled, Measuring the Impact of Additional Rail Traffic Using Highway and Railroad Metrics

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Topics: Highways , Railroads , Rails , Traffic , Trains , Delays , Computer simulation , Reliability

Impact of Passenger Trains in Double Track Networks

Samuel L. Sogin, Christopher P. L. Barkan, Yung-Cheng Lai, Mohd Rapik Saat

JRC 2012; 485-490https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74135

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View Articletitled, Impact of Passenger Trains in Double Track Networks

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Topics: Trains , Traffic , Delays , Railroads , Simulation , Computer software , Control equipment , Rails , Rapid tooling , Tradeoffs

Strategic, Tactical and Real-Time Planning of Locomotives at Norfolk Southern Using Approximate Dynamic Programming

Warren B. Powell, Belgacem Bouzaiene-Ayari, Clark Cheng, Ricardo Fiorillo, Sourav Das, Coleman Lawrence

JRC 2012; 491-500https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74187

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View Articletitled, Strategic, Tactical and Real-Time Planning of Locomotives at Norfolk Southern Using Approximate Dynamic Programming

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Topics: Dynamic programming , Locomotives , Delays , Feedback , Maintenance , Modeling , Optimization , Strategic planning , Trains , Uncertainty

Optimizing Skip Stop Service in Passenger Rail Transportation

Samuel L. Sogin, Brennan M. Caughron, Samantha G. Chadwick

JRC 2012; 501-512https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74188

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View Articletitled, Optimizing Skip Stop Service in Passenger Rail Transportation

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Topics: Genetic algorithms , Rail transportation , Rails , Tradeoffs , Trains

Planning and Development

An Experimental Study About the Effects of High Speed Rail’s Construction and Operation on the Ability of These Involving Enterprises

Jing Yin, Xuemei Li, Zhuxue Guo

JRC 2012; 513-521https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74016

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View Articletitled, An Experimental Study About the Effects of High Speed Rail’s Construction and Operation on the Ability of These Involving Enterprises

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Topics: Construction , High speed rail , Chain , Dimensions , Entrepreneurs , Profitability , Rails

Preservation and Reuse of Abandoned Rail Corridors: Legal and Policy Issues

Curtis A. Morgan, Lisa Loftus-Otway, Nathan M. Hutson, Jeffery E. Warner

JRC 2012; 523-532https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74091

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View Articletitled, Preservation and Reuse of Abandoned Rail Corridors: Legal and Policy Issues

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Topics: Preservation , Rails , Transportation systems , Railroads , Highways , Warfare

Preserving and Protecting Freight Infrastructure and Routes

Mark E. Meitzen, Lisa Loftus-Otway, Robert J. Grow, Nathan M. Hutson, Ari D. Bruening, Ron Phillips

JRC 2012; 533-542https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74097

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View Articletitled, Preserving and Protecting Freight Infrastructure and Routes

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Topics: Decision making , Design , Economics , Education , Preservation , Rails , Transportation systems

Results From the 2011 Hiawatha Service Passenger Study

Benjamin R. Sperry, Curtis A. Morgan

JRC 2012; 543-553https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74129

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View Articletitled, Results From the 2011 Hiawatha Service Passenger Study

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Topics: Automobiles , Highways , Mechanical admittance , Rails , Springs , Transportation systems

Examining Intercity Rail Passenger Station Access Patterns

Benjamin R. Sperry, Jeffery E. Warner

JRC 2012; 555-562https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74134

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View Articletitled, Examining Intercity Rail Passenger Station Access Patterns

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Topics: Rails

Railway’s Impact on Regional Socio-Economic Systems: Impact Degree Evaluation—A Case Study of Beijing-Shanghai Existing Line

Xuemei Li, Dandan Liang, Yaodong Zhou

JRC 2012; 563-570https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74136

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View Articletitled, Railway’s Impact on Regional Socio-Economic Systems: Impact Degree Evaluation—A Case Study of Beijing-Shanghai Existing Line

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Topics: Principal component analysis , Railroads

Safety and Security

Full-Scale Crash Testing Facilities for a Railway Vehicle

Jin Sung Kim, Hyun Seung Jung, Tae Soo Kwon, Won Mok Choi, Seung Wan Son

JRC 2012; 571-576https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74009

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View Articletitled, Full-Scale Crash Testing Facilities for a Railway Vehicle

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Topics: Railway vehicles , Test facilities , Impact testing , Data acquisition systems , Safety , Collisions (Physics) , Composite materials , Crashworthiness , Displacement , Engines

Integration of Railway Electronic Systems to Achieve Safety and Efficiency

Grady C. Cothen, Jr.

JRC 2012; 577-586https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74025

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View Articletitled, Integration of Railway Electronic Systems to Achieve Safety and Efficiency

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Topics: Electronic systems , Railroads , Safety , Braking , Communications based train control , Profitability

The Application of the Time Series Theory to Processing Data From the SBAS Receiver in Safety Mode

M. Jonas

JRC 2012; 587-597https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74033

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View Articletitled, The Application of the Time Series Theory to Processing Data From the SBAS Receiver in Safety Mode

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Topics: Safety , Time series , Railroads , Arches , Modeling , Navigation , Overlays (Materials engineering) , Reliability , Satellites , Volatility

Research on Safety Management System for China Railway

Tao Tang, Chao Liu, Ru Niu

JRC 2012; 599-605https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74045

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View Articletitled, Research on Safety Management System for China Railway

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Topics: China , Railroads , Safety , Railroad construction , Regulations , Risk

Effects of Embankment Scenario on the Aerodynamic Coefficients of a Railway Vehicle Through Wind Tunnel Tests

F. Cheli, F. Fiocco, S. Giappino, G. Tomasini

JRC 2012; 607-616https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74050

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View Articletitled, Effects of Embankment Scenario on the Aerodynamic Coefficients of a Railway Vehicle Through Wind Tunnel Tests

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Topics: Levees , Railway vehicles , Wind tunnels , Aerodynamics , Boundary-value problems , Fluid-dynamic forces , Rails , Simulation , Trains , Wind

Laser-Based Measurement of Over Dimensional Freight Rail Shipments

Bryan W. Schlake, Brian S. Daniel, Ron Voorheis

JRC 2012; 617-622https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74065

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View Articletitled, Laser-Based Measurement of Over Dimensional Freight Rail Shipments

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Topics: Hazards , Lasers , Railroads , Rails , Safety , Stress

Prototype Design of an Engineer Collision Protection System

Michelle P. Muhlanger, Kristine Severson, Benjamin Perlman, Anand Prabhakaran, Som P. Singh, Anand R. Vithani

JRC 2012; 623-633https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74073

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View Articletitled, Prototype Design of an Engineer Collision Protection System

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Topics: Collisions (Physics) , Design , Engineering prototypes , Engineers , Airbags , Knee , Computers , Honeycomb structures , Locomotives , Manufacturing

Long-Haul Whole-Body Vibration Assessment of Locomotive Cabs

Amanda DiFiore, Abdullatif Zaouk, Samiullah Durrani, Neil Mansfield, John Punwani

JRC 2012; 635-641https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74075

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View Articletitled, Long-Haul Whole-Body Vibration Assessment of Locomotive Cabs

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Topics: Locomotives , Vibration , Shock (Mechanics) , Accelerometers , Trains , Oscillations , Rail vehicles , Resonance , Risk , Structural dynamics

Improving Safety and Security Management Programs to Realize Successful Outcomes by Focusing on Requirements Management

Timothy Stokes, Sue Cox

JRC 2012; 643-652https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74082

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View Articletitled, Improving Safety and Security Management Programs to Realize Successful Outcomes by Focusing on Requirements Management

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Topics: Performance , Safety , Security , Rails , Bicycles , Highways , Human factors , Integrated systems , Maintenance , Project management

Feasibility of a Variable-Directivity Locomotive Horn

Jason C. Ross, Basant K. Parida, Abdullatif K. Zaouk, Grant S. Nash, Swamidas K. (John) Punwani

JRC 2012; 653-662https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74086

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View Articletitled, Feasibility of a Variable-Directivity Locomotive Horn

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Topics: Locomotives , Noise (Sound) , Trains , Acoustics , Highways , Industrial research , Rails , Signals , Depth sounding , Design

Driver Behavior Analysis Using Vehicle Safety Systems’ Field Operational Test Data

Tashi Ngamdung, Marco daSilva

JRC 2012; 663-670https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74088

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View Articletitled, Driver Behavior Analysis Using Vehicle Safety Systems’ Field Operational Test Data

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Topics: Safety , Vehicles , Highways , Rails , Industrial research , Railroads , Road safety , Transportation systems

Observed Equipment Damage and Analytically Estimated Car Decelerations in Selected Passenger Train Accidents

Karina Jacobsen, David Tyrell, Patricia Llana

JRC 2012; 671-680https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74118

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View Articletitled, Observed Equipment Damage and Analytically Estimated Car Decelerations in Selected Passenger Train Accidents

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Topics: Accidents , Damage , Trains , Collisions (Physics) , Wounds , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Automobiles , Freight cars , Locomotives , Modeling

Warrants for Active Warning Devices at Low-Volume Highway-Rail Grade Crossings

Jaya Lakshmi Kunisetty, Angela Jannini Weissmann, Jose Weissmann, Mijia Yang, Steven P. Venglar

JRC 2012; 681-689https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74146

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View Articletitled, Warrants for Active Warning Devices at Low-Volume Highway-Rail Grade Crossings

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Topics: Highways , Rails , Safety , Traffic , Trains , Transportation systems , Vehicles

Comparison of Interior Crashworthiness Observed in Passenger Train Accidents and 8G Dynamic Seat Sled Tests

Kristine Severson, David Tyrell

JRC 2012; 691-701https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74154

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View Articletitled, Comparison of Interior Crashworthiness Observed in Passenger Train Accidents and 8G Dynamic Seat Sled Tests

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Topics: Accidents , Crashworthiness , Trains , Collisions (Physics) , Wounds , Damage , Rails , Automobiles , Testing , Computers

A Human Factors Investigation Into the Unavailability of Active Warnings at Railway Level Crossings

Matthew Gildersleeve, Christian Wullems

JRC 2012; 703-715https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74177

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View Articletitled, A Human Factors Investigation Into the Unavailability of Active Warnings at Railway Level Crossings

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Topics: Human factors , Railroads , Errors , Failure , Safety , Task analysis , Human reliability analysis , Risk , Collisions (Physics) , Modeling

Energy Efficiency and Sustainability

A Subway Train Timetable Optimization Approach Based on Energy-Efficient Operation Strategy

Shuai Su, Xiang Li, Tao Tang

JRC 2012; 717-727https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74017

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View Articletitled, A Subway Train Timetable Optimization Approach Based on Energy-Efficient Operation Strategy

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Topics: Optimization , Subways , Trains , Algorithms , Design , China , Energy consumption , Real-time control

A Cooperative Scheduling Model for Subway Trains

Xiang Li, Xin Yang, Hongwei Wang, Shuai Su, Wenzhe Sun

JRC 2012; 729-734https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74018

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View Articletitled, A Cooperative Scheduling Model for Subway Trains

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Topics: Subways , Trains

Real-World Benefits of the Diesel Warming System for Short Line Locomotives

B. Roy, P. Windover, L. Panzica, K. O’Neal, J. Tario, J. English

JRC 2012; 735-744https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74052

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View Articletitled, Real-World Benefits of the Diesel Warming System for Short Line Locomotives

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Topics: Diesel , Locomotives

Emissions Testing of an Intercity Passenger Locomotive Operating on B20 Biodiesel Fuel

Melissa Shurland, Roy Deitchman, Wade Smith

JRC 2012; 745-753https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74061

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View Articletitled, Emissions Testing of an Intercity Passenger Locomotive Operating on B20 Biodiesel Fuel

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Topics: Biodiesel , Emissions , Fuels , Locomotives , Testing , Engines , Trains , Carbon , Diesel , Fortification

Sustainability of Natural and Cultural Assets in an Urban Environment: A Responsible Approach to Tunneling Constructions

Huseyin Belkaya, Haluk Ozmen

JRC 2012; 755-759https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74067

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View Articletitled, Sustainability of Natural and Cultural Assets in an Urban Environment: A Responsible Approach to Tunneling Constructions

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Topics: Cities , Sustainability , Tunnel construction , Tunnels , Earthquakes , Preservation , Railroads , Rails , Traffic

Axle Generator for Freight Car Electric Systems

C. Nagode, M. Ahmadian, S. Taheri

JRC 2012; 761-765https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74069

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View Articletitled, Axle Generator for Freight Car Electric Systems

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Topics: Electronic systems , Freight cars , Generators , Batteries , Electrical measurement , Friction , Gears , Lead-acid batteries , Rotation , Wheels

Industry-University Student Collaboration to Develop Sustainability Metric for Concrete Tie Production

David B. Sutton, Pasi T. Lautala, George R. Dewey, Pelle N. Duong

JRC 2012; 767-775https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74105

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View Articletitled, Industry-University Student Collaboration to Develop Sustainability Metric for Concrete Tie Production

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Topics: Collaboration , Concretes , Students , Sustainability , Engineering prototypes , Carbon , Modeling , Performance , Recycling , Transportation systems

Moving Away From Diesel and Towards All-Electric Locomotives in North America: Planning and Logistics of Ultra-Capacitor/Battery Technology

E. Boozarjomehri, E. Morrison, I. Roth, G. Lovegrove

JRC 2012; 777-786https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74123

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View Articletitled, Moving Away From Diesel and Towards All-Electric Locomotives in North America: Planning and Logistics of Ultra-Capacitor/Battery Technology

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Topics: Batteries , Capacitors , Diesel , Locomotives , Logistics , Rails , Carbon , Fuels , High speed rail , Railroads

Rail Transportation Energy Efficiency-Oriented Technologies

Pamela E. Alexander

JRC 2012; 787-791https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74130

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View Articletitled, Rail Transportation Energy Efficiency-Oriented Technologies

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Topics: Rail transportation , Rails , Energy efficiency , Energy consumption , Carbon dioxide , Trains , Aircraft , Automobiles , Cities , Decision making

Transloads: Freight Movement Efficiencies in the Next Decade

David M. Thomson

JRC 2012; 793-803https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74155

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View Articletitled, Transloads: Freight Movement Efficiencies in the Next Decade

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Topics: Carbon , Design , Emissions , Fuels , Highways , Maintenance , Materials handling , Rail transportation , Railroads , Rails

A Microscopic Locomotive Emission Model Study Based on Power Balance Framework

Hu Hui

JRC 2012; 805-812https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74178

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View Articletitled, A Microscopic Locomotive Emission Model Study Based on Power Balance Framework

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Topics: Emissions , Locomotives , China , Diesel , Energy consumption , Fuels , Simulation , Trains

Urban Passenger Rail Transport

Research of Traffic Share in Different Models of Transport Based on the Agent Theory

Yunqing Feng, Xuemei Li, Ning Ma

JRC 2012; 813-822https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74079

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View Articletitled, Research of Traffic Share in Different Models of Transport Based on the Agent Theory

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Topics: Commercial air transport , Common rail fuel injectors , Construction , Design , Entropy , Flow (Dynamics) , Genetic algorithms , High speed rail , Highways , Security