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

Topics: Stiffness , Vehicles , Bridges (Structures) , Light rail vehicles , Rails , Trains , Automobiles , Concretes , Deflection , Pavement live loads

Optimized Rail Grinding Through Dynamic Positioning and Powering of Grinding Motors

Christopher M. Hartsough, Joseph W. Palese, Gabriel Schmitzer, Jean Carlos Espindola, Thiago Gomes Viana

JRC 2016; V001T01A005https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5718

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View Articletitled, Optimized Rail Grinding Through Dynamic Positioning and Powering of Grinding Motors

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Topics: Dynamic positioning systems , Grinding , Motors , Rails , Shapes , Wheels , Machining , Railroads , Tool grinders , Cross section (Physics)

Influence of Water Content on the Behavior of Partially Saturated Fouled Ballast

Zhenning Yang, Carlton L. Ho, Richard Joy, Nandan C. Dabhade

JRC 2016; V001T01A006https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5724

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View Articletitled, Influence of Water Content on the Behavior of Partially Saturated Fouled Ballast

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Topics: Water , Coulombs , Shear strength , Cohesion , Elastic moduli , Friction , Concretes , Cycles , Deformation , Freezing

Fouled Ballast Definitions and Parameters

Radim Bruzek, Timothy D. Stark, Stephen T. Wilk, Hugh B. Thompson, II, Theodore R. Sussmann, Jr.

JRC 2016; V001T01A007https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5725

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View Articletitled, Fouled Ballast Definitions and Parameters

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Topics: Drainage , Geometry , Grain size , Plasticity , Stress , Trains

Embankment Stabilization Techniques for Railroads on Permafrost

Priscilla E. Addison, Pasi Lautala, Thomas Oommen, Zachary Vallos

JRC 2016; V001T01A008https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5731

Abstract

View Articletitled, Embankment Stabilization Techniques for Railroads on Permafrost

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Topics: Levees , Permafrost , Railroads , Soil , Stability , Ice , Lumber , Maintenance , Precipitation , Rocks

Laboratory Evaluation of Fouled Ballast Under Heavy-Axle Load and High Traffic Conditions

Hamed Faghihi Kashani, Carlton L. Ho, James P. Hyslip

JRC 2016; V001T01A009https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5733

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View Articletitled, Laboratory Evaluation of Fouled Ballast Under Heavy-Axle Load and High Traffic Conditions

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Topics: Stress , Traffic , Deformation , Railroads , Cycles , Construction , Design , Failure , Maintenance , Risk

Suitability of Earth and Granular Materials Pressure Cells for Measuring Railway Trackbed Tie/Ballast Interfacial Pressures

Jerry G. Rose, Macy L. Purcell, Qingjie Liu

JRC 2016; V001T01A010https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5735

Abstract

View Articletitled, Suitability of Earth and Granular Materials Pressure Cells for Measuring Railway Trackbed Tie/Ballast Interfacial Pressures

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Topics: Granular materials , Pressure , Railroads , Stress , Freight cars , Locomotives , Trains , Abrasion , Engineering design , Knudsen number

Modeling Track Geometry Degradation Using Support Vector Machine Technique

Can Hu, Xiang Liu

JRC 2016; V001T01A011https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5739

Abstract

View Articletitled, Modeling Track Geometry Degradation Using Support Vector Machine Technique

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Topics: Geometry , Modeling , Support vector machines , Failure , Maintenance , Probability , Railroads , Safety , Traffic

Evaluating the Equivalency Between Track Quality Indices and the Minimum Track Geometry Threshold Exceedances Along a Canadian Freight Railway

Kirk M. Scanlan, Michael T. Hendry, C. Derek Martin

JRC 2016; V001T01A012https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5748

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View Articletitled, Evaluating the Equivalency Between Track Quality Indices and the Minimum Track Geometry Threshold Exceedances Along a Canadian Freight Railway

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Topics: Geometry , Railroads , Safety , Evaluation methods , Maintenance

Study on Ballast Particle Movement at Different Locations Beneath Crosstie Using “SmartRock”

Shushu Liu, Hai Huang, Tong Qiu, Yin Gao

JRC 2016; V001T01A013https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5749

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View Articletitled, Study on Ballast Particle Movement at Different Locations Beneath Crosstie Using “SmartRock”

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Topics: Particulate matter , Rotation , Rails , Shapes , Accelerometers , Compacting , Computers , Damage , Degrees of freedom , Geometry

Performance of a Continuously Traversing 2-Camera Non-Contact Optical Strain Sensor for In-Plant Assessment of Prestressed Concrete Railroad Crosstie Transfer Length

B. Terry Beck, Aaron A. Robertson, Robert J. Peterman, Chih-Hang John Wu

JRC 2016; V001T01A014https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5751

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View Articletitled, Performance of a Continuously Traversing 2-Camera Non-Contact Optical Strain Sensor for In-Plant Assessment of Prestressed Concrete Railroad Crosstie Transfer Length

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Topics: Prestressed concrete , Railroads , Strain sensors , Measurement systems , Strain measurement , Gages , Resolution (Optics) , Testing , Casting , Computers

Utilization of High Resolution 3D Optical Scanning of Crossties to Assess Cross-Sectional Parameters and the Effects of Long-Term Abrasion and Wear

B. Terry Beck, Aaron A. Robertson, Naga Narendra B. Bodapati, Robert J. Peterman, Chih-Hang John Wu, Kyle A. Riding

JRC 2016; V001T01A015https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5753

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View Articletitled, Utilization of High Resolution 3D Optical Scanning of Crossties to Assess Cross-Sectional Parameters and the Effects of Long-Term Abrasion and Wear

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Topics: Abrasion , Resolution (Optics) , Wear , Computer-aided design , Geometry , Prestressed concrete , Railroad ties , Three-dimensional computer-aided design , Wire , Concretes

Effect of Prestressing Wire Indentation Type on the Bond Performance and Flexural Capacity of Pretensioned Concrete Crossties Subjected to Cyclic Loading

Amir Farid Momeni, Robert J. Peterman, B. Terry Beck, Chih-Hang John Wu, Naga Narendra B. Bodapati

JRC 2016; V001T01A016https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5761

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View Articletitled, Effect of Prestressing Wire Indentation Type on the Bond Performance and Flexural Capacity of Pretensioned Concrete Crossties Subjected to Cyclic Loading

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Topics: Concretes , Wire , Stress , Prisms (Optics) , Cycles , Bearings , Deflection , Fracture (Materials) , Cements (Adhesives) , Compressive strength

Effect of Concrete Release Strength on the Development Length and Flexural Capacity of Members Made With Different Prestressing Strands

Amir Farid Momeni, Robert J. Peterman, B. Terry Beck, Chih-Hang John Wu, Naga Narendra B. Bodapati

JRC 2016; V001T01A017https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5762

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View Articletitled, Effect of Concrete Release Strength on the Development Length and Flexural Capacity of Members Made With Different Prestressing Strands

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Topics: Concretes , Prisms (Optics) , Compressive strength , Wire , Testing , Cylinders , Design , Manufacturing , Railroad ties , Stress

Field Measured Dynamic Effects and Load Distribution in a Prestressed Concrete Light Rail Bridge

Easa Khan, Daniel G. Linzell, Bernard A. Frankl, John A. Lobo, Samuel Lozano

JRC 2016; V001T01A018https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5765

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View Articletitled, Field Measured Dynamic Effects and Load Distribution in a Prestressed Concrete Light Rail Bridge

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Topics: Bridges (Structures) , Prestressed concrete , Rails , Stress , Automobiles , Girders , Accelerometers , Dynamic testing (Materials) , Pavement live loads , Strain sensors

Reducing Slab Track Vibrations by Using Asphalt Concrete in the Substructure

M. H. Esmaeili, M. Naeimi, B. Soltani, M. Afsartaha

JRC 2016; V001T01A019https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5766

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View Articletitled, Reducing Slab Track Vibrations by Using Asphalt Concrete in the Substructure

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Topics: Asphalt concrete , Slabs , Vibration , Asphalt , Computer simulation , Concretes , Dynamic analysis , Finite element analysis , Finite element model , Plane strain

Suitability and Variability of Non-Destructive Testing Methods for Concrete Railroad Tie Inspection

Aref Shafiei, Kyle A. Riding, Robert J. Peterman, Chris Christensen, B. Terry Beck, Aaron A. Robertson, Chih-Hang John Wu

JRC 2016; V001T01A020https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5776

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View Articletitled, Suitability and Variability of Non-Destructive Testing Methods for Concrete Railroad Tie Inspection

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Topics: Concretes , Inspection , Nondestructive evaluation , Railroad ties , Damage , Echoes , ASTM International , Fracture (Materials) , Rails , Stress

Introduction to Chemical Stabilization of Unstable Trackbeds

George A. Tannoury, Steven D. Schrock

JRC 2016; V001T01A021https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5779

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View Articletitled, Introduction to Chemical Stabilization of Unstable Trackbeds

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Topics: Compacting , Construction equipment , Contamination , Deformation , Density , Granular materials , Maintenance , Membranes , Polymers , Railroads

Comparison of Transfer Lengths in Pretensioned Concrete Railroad Ties Subjected to Different Magnitudes of Rail Loads

Naga Narendra B. Bodapati, Robert J. Peterman, B. Terry Beck, Chih-Hang John Wu

JRC 2016; V001T01A022https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5781

Abstract

View Articletitled, Comparison of Transfer Lengths in Pretensioned Concrete Railroad Ties Subjected to Different Magnitudes of Rail Loads

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Topics: Concretes , Railroad ties , Rails , Stress , Casting , Manufacturing , Railroads , Teams , Wire

Finite Element Bond Modeling for Indented Wires in Pretensioned Concrete Crossties

Hailing Yu, David Jeong

JRC 2016; V001T01A023https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5782

Abstract

View Articletitled, Finite Element Bond Modeling for Indented Wires in Pretensioned Concrete Crossties

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Topics: Concretes , Finite element analysis , Modeling , Wire , Adhesives , Steel , Deformation , Shear stress , Displacement , Hardening

Estimating Deterioration in the Concrete Tie-Ballast Interface Based on Vertical Tie Deflection Profile: A Numerical Study

Hailing Yu

JRC 2016; V001T01A024https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5783

Abstract

View Articletitled, Estimating Deterioration in the Concrete Tie-Ballast Interface Based on Vertical Tie Deflection Profile: A Numerical Study

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Topics: Concretes , Deflection , Finite element analysis , Steel , Wire , Plasticity , Stress , Abrasion , Bonding , Cross section (Physics)

Bond Index Numbers of Prestressed Concrete Reinforcement Wires and Their Relationships to Transfer Lengths and Pull-Out Forces

Mark D. Haynes, Chih-Hang John Wu, Matthew Arnold, Naga Narendra B. Bodapati, B. Terry Beck, Robert J. Peterman

JRC 2016; V001T01A025https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5787

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View Articletitled, Bond Index Numbers of Prestressed Concrete Reinforcement Wires and Their Relationships to Transfer Lengths and Pull-Out Forces

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Topics: Prestressed concrete , Wire , Bond strength , Testing , Assembly lines , ASTM International , Design , Production facilities , Quality control , Railroad ties

Effect of Design Rail Cant on Concrete Crosstie Rail Seat Pressure Distribution

Arkaprabha Ghosh, J. Riley Edwards, Marcus S. Dersch

JRC 2016; V001T01A026https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5793

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View Articletitled, Effect of Design Rail Cant on Concrete Crosstie Rail Seat Pressure Distribution

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Topics: Concretes , Design , Pressure , Rails , Wear , Rotation , Stress , Wheels , Sensors

High-Strength Reduced-Modulus High Performance Concrete (HSRM-HPC) for Prestressed Concrete Tie Applications

Dimitrios C. Rizos

JRC 2016; V001T01A027https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5798

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View Articletitled, High-Strength Reduced-Modulus High Performance Concrete (HSRM-HPC) for Prestressed Concrete Tie Applications

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Topics: Concretes , Prestressed concrete , Elastic moduli , Rails , Stress , Bridges (Structures) , Computer simulation , Failure , Highways , Testing

GEOTRACK-2015: An Upgraded Software Tool for Railroad Track Analysis

Debakanta Mishra, Sadichchha Sharma, Anup Shrestha, Dingqing Li, Colin Basye

JRC 2016; V001T01A028https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5800

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View Articletitled, GEOTRACK-2015: An Upgraded Software Tool for Railroad Track Analysis

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Topics: Computer software , Railroads , Graphical user interfaces , Collaboration , FORTRAN , Stress , Transportation systems

Fatigue Analysis of Rail-Head-to-Web Fillet at Bolted Rail Joint Under Various Impact Wheel Load Factors and Support Configurations

Kaijun Zhu, J. Riley Edwards, Yu Qian, Bassem O. Andrawes

JRC 2016; V001T01A029https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5802

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View Articletitled, Fatigue Analysis of Rail-Head-to-Web Fillet at Bolted Rail Joint Under Various Impact Wheel Load Factors and Support Configurations

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Topics: Fatigue analysis , Rails , Stress , Wheels , Cracking (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Failure , Fatigue life , Bolted joints , Fatigue

Effectiveness of Chemical Grouting and Stone Blowing as Remedial Measures to Mitigate Differential Movement at Railroad Track Transitions

Debakanta Mishra, Huseyin Boler, Erol Tutumluer, James P. Hyslip

JRC 2016; V001T01A030https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5805

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View Articletitled, Effectiveness of Chemical Grouting and Stone Blowing as Remedial Measures to Mitigate Differential Movement at Railroad Track Transitions

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Topics: Grouting , Railroads , Bridges (Structures) , Instrumentation , Particulate matter , Deformation , Geometry , Bonding , Damping , Stiffness

Flexural Performance of Ultra-High Performance Concrete Ballastless Track Slabs

Weina Meng, Kamal Henri Khayat

JRC 2016; V001T01A031https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5814

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View Articletitled, Flexural Performance of Ultra-High Performance Concrete Ballastless Track Slabs

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Topics: Concretes , Slabs , Durability , Rails , Shrinkage (Materials) , Concrete slabs , Cracking (Materials) , Damage , Design , Fibers

Finite Element Model of High Strength Reduced Modulus High Performance Concrete

Albert R. Ortiz, Juan M. Caicedo, Dimitris Rizos

JRC 2016; V001T01A032https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5834

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View Articletitled, Finite Element Model of High Strength Reduced Modulus High Performance Concrete

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Topics: Concretes , Finite element model , Elastic moduli , Manufacturing , Railroad ties , ASTM International , Brittleness , Cements (Adhesives) , Cracking (Materials) , Engineering prototypes

Dynamic Load Augment From Steam Locomotives

Gary Fairbanks, Harold Weisinger, Steven Zuiderveen, Anand Prabhakaran, Tanner Buel

JRC 2016; V001T01A033https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5839

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View Articletitled, Dynamic Load Augment From Steam Locomotives

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Topics: Locomotives , Steam , Stress , Bridges (Structures) , Railroads , Gages , Wheels , Design , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Hammers

Moisture Effects on Degraded Ballast Shear Strength Behavior

Yu Qian, Debakanta Mishra, Erol Tutumluer, Youssef M. A. Hashash, Jamshid Ghaboussi

JRC 2016; V001T01A034https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5840

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View Articletitled, Moisture Effects on Degraded Ballast Shear Strength Behavior

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Topics: Shear strength , Abrasion , Drainage , Particulate matter , Stress , Traffic , Coal , Contamination , Dust , Soil

Digital Image Correlation Techniques for Prestressed Concrete Tie Quality Control

Sally Bartelmo, Sreehari Rajan, Ning Li, Michael Sutton, Dimitrios C. Rizos

JRC 2016; V001T01A035https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5842

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View Articletitled, Digital Image Correlation Techniques for Prestressed Concrete Tie Quality Control

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Topics: Prestressed concrete , Quality control , Railroad ties , Testing , Concretes , Design , Measurement systems , Product certification , Product quality , Production facilities

Rail Equipment Engineering

Vehicle Reliability Programs’ Impact on Stakeholders

Michael Weiss

JRC 2016; V001T02A001https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5704

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View Articletitled, Vehicle Reliability Programs’ Impact on Stakeholders

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Topics: Reliability , Vehicles , Rail vehicles , Rails

Detection of Sliding Wheels and Hot Bearings Using Wayside Thermal Cameras

Hanieh Deilamsalehy, Timothy C. Havens, Pasi Lautala

JRC 2016; V001T02A002https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5711

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View Articletitled, Detection of Sliding Wheels and Hot Bearings Using Wayside Thermal Cameras

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Topics: Bearings , Wheels , Rails , Damage , Algorithms , Trains , Computers , Inspection , Brakes , Hardware

On Railroad Tank Car Puncture Performance: Part I — Considering Metrics

David Y. Jeong, Benjamin Perlman, Karl Alexy, Francisco González, III

JRC 2016; V001T02A003https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5712

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View Articletitled, On Railroad Tank Car Puncture Performance: Part I — Considering Metrics

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Topics: Railway tank cars , Accidents , Shells , Damage , Design , Engineering instruments , Hazardous substances , Modeling , Probability , Testing

On Railroad Tank Car Puncture Performance: Part II — Estimating Metrics

David Y. Jeong, Michael E. Carolan, Benjamin Perlman

JRC 2016; V001T02A004https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5713

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View Articletitled, On Railroad Tank Car Puncture Performance: Part II — Estimating Metrics

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Topics: Railway tank cars , Accidents , Shells , Damage , Design , Engineering instruments , Hazardous substances , Modeling , Probability , Testing

The Past, Present and Future of High Speed Trains in the U.S.A.

Brian T. Scales

JRC 2016; V001T02A005https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5727

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View Articletitled, The Past, Present and Future of High Speed Trains in the U.S.A.

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Topics: Trains , Locomotives , Design , Diesel , Emergency power , Gas turbines , Propulsion , Rails , Regulations , Stress

Liquefied Natural Gas Tender Crashworthiness in Train-to-Train Collisions

David Tyrell

JRC 2016; V001T02A006https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5752

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View Articletitled, Liquefied Natural Gas Tender Crashworthiness in Train-to-Train Collisions

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Topics: Collisions (Physics) , Crashworthiness , Liquefied natural gas , Trains , Locomotives , Design , Fuels , Natural gas , Railroads , Accidents

Conventional Locomotive Coupling Tests: Test Requirements and Pre-Test Analysis

Patricia Llana, David Tyrell, Przemyslaw Rakoczy

JRC 2016; V001T02A007https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5817

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View Articletitled, Conventional Locomotive Coupling Tests: Test Requirements and Pre-Test Analysis

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Topics: Locomotives , Vehicles , Trains , Collisions (Physics) , Damage , Stress , Gears , Automobiles , Crashworthiness , Energy management

Wheel Temperature Reduction During Freight Car Braking

Monique F. Stewart, Som P. Singh, David R. Andersen, Rou Wen, Graydon F. Booth

JRC 2016; V001T02A008https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5819

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View Articletitled, Wheel Temperature Reduction During Freight Car Braking

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Topics: Braking , Freight cars , Temperature , Wheels , Automotive brakes , Stress , Damage , Design , Disks , Heat

On the Application of Laser Technology for Top of the Rail Lubricity Detection

Abdullah Mohammed Hasan, Masood Taheri Andani, Mehdi Ahmadian

JRC 2016; V001T02A009https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5820

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View Articletitled, On the Application of Laser Technology for Top of the Rail Lubricity Detection

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Topics: Lasers , Rails , Lubricants , Reflection , Sensors , Reflectance , Testing

Tank Car Top Fittings Protection: Evaluation of Derailment Failure Risks — A Conceptual Study

Barbara Di Bacco, Christopher Kirney, Anand Prabhakaran, Graydon F. Booth, Florentina M. Gantoi, Rou Wen

JRC 2016; V001T02A010https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5821

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View Articletitled, Tank Car Top Fittings Protection: Evaluation of Derailment Failure Risks — A Conceptual Study

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Topics: Failure , Fittings , Railway tank cars , Risk , Damage , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Finite element analysis , Modeling , Spectra (Spectroscopy) , Stiffness

Heat Generation in the Railroad Bearing Thermoplastic Elastomer Suspension Element

Oscar O. Rodriguez, Juan Carbone, Arturo A. Fuentes, Robert E. Jones, Constantine Tarawneh

JRC 2016; V001T02A011https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5823

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View Articletitled, Heat Generation in the Railroad Bearing Thermoplastic Elastomer Suspension Element

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Topics: Bearings , Heat , Railroads , Thermoplastic rubber , Stress , Temperature , Elastomers , Energy dissipation , Deformation , Energy budget (Physics)

Rail Tank Car Total Containment Fire Testing: Results and Observations

Francisco Gonzalez, III, Anand Prabhakaran, Andrew Robitaille, A. M. Birk, Frank Otremba

JRC 2016; V001T02A012https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5833

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View Articletitled, Rail Tank Car Total Containment Fire Testing: Results and Observations

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Topics: Containment , Fire testing , Rails , Railway tank cars , Hazardous substances , Failure , Water , Accidents , Design , Fire

Predicting the Natural Frequency of Train Structures Using Detailed Finite Element Models

Robert A. MacNeill, Glenn Gough

JRC 2016; V001T02A013https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5835

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View Articletitled, Predicting the Natural Frequency of Train Structures Using Detailed Finite Element Models

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Topics: Finite element model , Trains , Finite element analysis , Trucks , Light rail vehicles , Modal analysis , Boundary-value problems , Cladding systems (Building) , Crashworthiness , Eigenvalues

Evaluation of Fatigue Failure Risk Based on On-Track Tests

Lara Erviti Calvo, Gorka Agirre Castellanos

JRC 2016; V001T02A014https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5844

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View Articletitled, Evaluation of Fatigue Failure Risk Based on On-Track Tests

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Topics: Fatigue failure , Risk , Stress , Failure , Damage , Fatigue , Probability , Railway vehicles

Signal and Train Control Engineering

Modeling of Diffraction Coupling in Radio Propagation Inside Tunnel Environments

Arash Aziminejad, Andrew W. Lee, Gabriel Epelbaum

JRC 2016; V001T03A001https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5750

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View Articletitled, Modeling of Diffraction Coupling in Radio Propagation Inside Tunnel Environments

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Topics: Diffraction , Electromagnetic wave propagation , Modeling , Tunnels , Communications based train control , Corners (Structural elements) , Junctions

Multi-Tiered Cognitive Radio Network for Positive Train Control Operations

K. R. Damindra S. Bandara, Anthony P. Melaragno, Duminda Wijesekara, Paulo Costa

JRC 2016; V001T03A002https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5784

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View Articletitled, Multi-Tiered Cognitive Radio Network for Positive Train Control Operations

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Topics: Trains , Safety , Engines , Security , Collisions (Physics) , Computation , Computer software , Control equipment , Design , Dynamics (Mechanics)

GNSS-Based Train Trajectory Simulation System

Jian Wang, Weijie Tao, Federico Grasso Toro, Rangtai Baocai, Debiao Lu, Jiang Liu

JRC 2016; V001T03A003https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5801

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View Articletitled, GNSS-Based Train Trajectory Simulation System

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Topics: Simulation , Trains , Trajectories (Physics) , Railroads , Satellites , Safety , Braking , Coal , Computer programming languages , Control systems

Planning and Development

Toward Integrated Life Cycle Assessment and Life Cycle Cost Analysis for Road and Multimodal Transportation Alternatives: A Case Study of the Highland Copper Project

Sumanth Kalluri, Pasi Lautala, Robert Handler

JRC 2016; V001T05A001https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5841

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View Articletitled, Toward Integrated Life Cycle Assessment and Life Cycle Cost Analysis for Road and Multimodal Transportation Alternatives: A Case Study of the Highland Copper Project

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Topics: Copper , Life cycle assessment , Life cycle costing , Roads , Transportation systems , Emissions , Carbon dioxide , Climate change , Construction , Maintenance

Safety and Security

Controls to Eliminate Broken Rails in Service

John Tunna, Jeff Gordon, David Jeong, Carlo Patrick

JRC 2016; V001T06A001https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5705

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View Articletitled, Controls to Eliminate Broken Rails in Service

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Topics: Rails , Failure , Governments , Inspection , Maintenance , Regulations

Thermal Stress Measurement in Continuous Welded Rails Using the Hole-Drilling Method

Xuan Zhu, Francesco Lanza di Scalea, Mahmood Fateh

JRC 2016; V001T06A002https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5719

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View Articletitled, Thermal Stress Measurement in Continuous Welded Rails Using the Hole-Drilling Method

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Topics: Drilling , Rails , Thermal stresses , Stress , Railroads , Relaxation (Physics) , Calibration , Residual stresses , Accidents , Buckling

NYCT Solid State Interlocking (SSI) Safety Certification

Sofia K. Georgiadis, William Parrella, George Hacken

JRC 2016; V001T06A003https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5726

Abstract

View Articletitled, NYCT Solid State Interlocking (SSI) Safety Certification

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Topics: Safety , Computer software , Design , Hardware , Signals , Circuits , Cycles , Failure mechanisms , Hazard analysis , Machinery

Hazmat Routing: Alternate Routing Risk Analysis

Gary A. Gordon, Richard R. Young

JRC 2016; V001T06A004https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5729

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View Articletitled, Hazmat Routing: Alternate Routing Risk Analysis

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Topics: Railroads , Risk , Risk analysis

Risk Analysis of Freight Train Collisions in the United States, 2000 to 2014

Yanlei Wang, Shuang Xu, Xiang Liu

JRC 2016; V001T06A005https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5738

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View Articletitled, Risk Analysis of Freight Train Collisions in the United States, 2000 to 2014

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Topics: Collisions (Physics) , Risk analysis , Trains , Accidents , Damage , Risk , Safety , Highways , Railroads , Rails

A Preliminary Methodology for Broken Rail Caused Freight Train Derailment Risk Analysis

Tal Ben-Gera, Jiabo He, Xiang Liu

JRC 2016; V001T06A006https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5742

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View Articletitled, A Preliminary Methodology for Broken Rail Caused Freight Train Derailment Risk Analysis

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Topics: Rails , Risk analysis , Trains , Risk , Density , Inspection , Probability , Stochastic processes , Traffic

Risk Analysis of Freight-Train Derailment Caused by Track Geometry Defect

Jiabo He, Tal Ben-Gera, Xiang Liu

JRC 2016; V001T06A007https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5743

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View Articletitled, Risk Analysis of Freight-Train Derailment Caused by Track Geometry Defect

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Topics: Geometry , Risk analysis , Trains , Failure , Railroads , Risk , Risk management

Risk Acceptance and Application of the Common Safety Method in the United States

John Cockle

JRC 2016; V001T06A008https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5747

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View Articletitled, Risk Acceptance and Application of the Common Safety Method in the United States

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Topics: Risk , Safety , Hazards , Railroads , Risk assessment , High speed rail , Construction , Defense industry , Design , Military systems

Text Mining Analysis of Railroad Accident Investigation Reports

Trefor Williams, John Betak, Bridgette Findley

JRC 2016; V001T06A009https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5757

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View Articletitled, Text Mining Analysis of Railroad Accident Investigation Reports

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Topics: Accidents , Railroads , Text analytics , Safety , Transportation systems , Bridges (Structures) , Modeling , Wheels

3D Ultrasonic Imaging Applications on Rails

Thompson Vu Nguyen, Simone Sternini, Francesco Lanza di Scalea

JRC 2016; V001T06A010https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5760

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View Articletitled, 3D Ultrasonic Imaging Applications on Rails

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Topics: Rails , Ultrasonic imaging , Imaging , Inspection , Algorithms , Biomedical imaging , Computer simulation , Data acquisition systems , Delays , Displacement

Non-Contact Ultrasonic Guided Wave Inspection of Rails: Next Generation Approach

Stefano Mariani, Thompson V. Nguyen, Xuan Zhu, Simone Sternini, Francesco Lanza di Scalea, Mahmood Fateh, Robert Wilson

JRC 2016; V001T06A011https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5771

Abstract

View Articletitled, Non-Contact Ultrasonic Guided Wave Inspection of Rails: Next Generation Approach

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Topics: Guided wave ultrasonic testing , Rails , Engineering prototypes , Algorithms , Signals , Simulation , Filtration , Flaw detection , Impedance (Electricity) , Industrial research

Assessing Potential Impact of Tin Whiskers on Rail Transportation Safety

Sahith Moturu

JRC 2016; V001T06A012https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5772

Abstract

View Articletitled, Assessing Potential Impact of Tin Whiskers on Rail Transportation Safety

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Topics: Rail transportation , Safety , Circuits , Railroads , Hazards , Aerospace industry , Bridges (Structures) , Electronics , Engineering standards , Hazardous substances

Advancing Pedestrian Safety and Case Study of Pedestrian Psychology at Railroad Grade Crossing

Mohammad Shehada, Akshit Ahuja, Steven D. Schrock

JRC 2016; V001T06A013https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5780

Abstract

View Articletitled, Advancing Pedestrian Safety and Case Study of Pedestrian Psychology at Railroad Grade Crossing

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Topics: Railroads , Safety , Trains , Braking , Highways , Risk , Transportation systems

Human Behavior at Railroad Grade Crossings

Sampath Kadiyala, Phani Gubbala, Steven D. Schrock

JRC 2016; V001T06A014https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5786

Abstract

View Articletitled, Human Behavior at Railroad Grade Crossings

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Topics: Railroads , Trains , Gates (Closures) , Traffic

Reviewing the Use of Proactive Data Analysis in Developing Rail Safety Culture

Greg Placencia

JRC 2016; V001T06A015https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5799

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View Articletitled, Reviewing the Use of Proactive Data Analysis in Developing Rail Safety Culture

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Topics: Rails , Safety , Engineers , Trains , Aviation , Design , Engineering teachers , Health care , Locomotives , Reliability

Safety Margin Estimation Using Risk Assessment Method for Satellite-Based Train Localization Unit

Debiao Lu, Baigen Cai, Jian Wang, Jiang Liu, Federico Grasso Toro

JRC 2016; V001T06A016https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5803

Abstract

View Articletitled, Safety Margin Estimation Using Risk Assessment Method for Satellite-Based Train Localization Unit

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Topics: Risk assessment , Safety , Satellites , Trains , Control systems , Railroads , Hazards , Braking , Formal methods , Hazard analysis

Reducing the Harm in Rail Crashes: Analysis of Injury Mechanisms and Mitigation Strategies

Bruce Wilson, David Tyrell

JRC 2016; V001T06A017https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5811

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View Articletitled, Reducing the Harm in Rail Crashes: Analysis of Injury Mechanisms and Mitigation Strategies

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Topics: Injury mechanisms , Rails , Trains , Accidents , Collisions (Physics) , Crashworthiness , Fire , Safety , Wounds , Emergency preparedness

Temperature Profiles of Railroad Tapered Roller Bearings With Defective Inner and Outer Rings

Constantine M. Tarawneh, Luz Sotelo, Anthony A. Villarreal, Nancy de los Santos, Ryan L. Lechtenberg, Robert Jones

JRC 2016; V001T06A018https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5816

Abstract

View Articletitled, Temperature Profiles of Railroad Tapered Roller Bearings With Defective Inner and Outer Rings

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Topics: Railroads , Tapered roller bearings , Temperature profiles , Bearings , Temperature , Acoustic emissions , Condition monitoring , Failure , Stress , Trains

Getting Active With Passive Crossings: Investigating the Use of In-Vehicle Auditory Alerts for Highway-Rail Grade Crossings

S. Landry, M. Jeon, P. Lautala, D. Nelson

JRC 2016; V001T06A019https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5827

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View Articletitled, Getting Active With Passive Crossings: Investigating the Use of In-Vehicle Auditory Alerts for Highway-Rail Grade Crossings

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Topics: Highways , Rails , Vehicles , Design , Safety , Collisions (Physics) , Engineering prototypes , Experimental design , Preferences , Railroads

Evaluation of Risk Reduction From Tank Car Design and Operations Improvements: An Extended Study

Francisco Gonzalez, III, Anand Prabhakaran, Graydon F. Booth, Florentina M. Gantoi

JRC 2016; V001T06A020https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5832

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View Articletitled, Evaluation of Risk Reduction From Tank Car Design and Operations Improvements: An Extended Study

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Topics: Design , Railway tank cars , Risk assessment , Brakes , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Trains , Crude oil , Ethanol , Risk , Stress

Sources of Transportation Accident Information

Dave Schlesinger

JRC 2016; V001T06A021https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5836

Abstract

View Articletitled, Sources of Transportation Accident Information

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Topics: Accidents , Transportation systems , Safety , Design , Emergency response , Lumber , Maintenance , Rails

Case Studies of PTC-Preventable Accidents

Dave Schlesinger

JRC 2016; V001T06A022https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5838

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View Articletitled, Case Studies of PTC-Preventable Accidents

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Topics: Accidents , Trains , Railroads , Control systems , Safety , Collisions (Physics) , Human factors , Rails , Transportation systems , Wounds

Energy Efficiency and Sustainability

Comparison of Energy-Saving Driving Style Strategies

Yigit Fidansoy, Sohejl Wanjani, Sebastian Schmidt

JRC 2016; V001T07A001https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5721

Abstract

View Articletitled, Comparison of Energy-Saving Driving Style Strategies

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Topics: Algorithms , Clearances (Engineering) , Climate change , Design , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Energy consumption , Energy efficiency , Fossil fuels , Railroads , Rails

Power Management Control Optimization of a Hybrid Electric-Diesel Locomotive

Andrew Wilson, Timothy Cleary, Brent Ballew

JRC 2016; V001T07A002https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5777

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View Articletitled, Power Management Control Optimization of a Hybrid Electric-Diesel Locomotive

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Topics: Diesel , Locomotives , Optimization , Batteries , Cycles , Fuel consumption , Simulation , Battery life , Corporate average fuel economy , Diesel engines

A Hybrid Hydraulic Propulsion System for Railway Machinery

Damiano Padovani, Monika Ivantysynova

JRC 2016; V001T07A003https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5824

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View Articletitled, A Hybrid Hydraulic Propulsion System for Railway Machinery

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Topics: Machinery , Propulsion systems , Railroads , Displacement , Engines , Maintenance , Railroad construction , Air pollution control , Architecture , Combustion

Environmental and Economic Analysis of Low Emissions Yard and Industrial Switchers

Alexander Ricci, Bryan Schlake

JRC 2016; V001T07A004https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5830

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View Articletitled, Environmental and Economic Analysis of Low Emissions Yard and Industrial Switchers

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Topics: Economic analysis , Emissions , Railroads , Horsepower , Rails , Locomotives , Maintenance , Regulations , Automobiles , Batteries

Urban Passenger Rail Transport

Improved Curving Performance for Two-Axle Rail Vehicles With Actuated Solid Wheelsets Using H_∞ Control

Alireza Qazizadeh, Sebastian Stichel

JRC 2016; V001T08A001https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5775

Abstract

View Articletitled, Improved Curving Performance for Two-Axle Rail Vehicles With Actuated Solid Wheelsets Using <em>H</em><sub>∞</sub> Control

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Topics: Rail vehicles , Wheelsets , Vehicles , Wear , Wheels , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Rails , Stability , Vehicle dynamics

Exploring the Opinions of Passenger Rail Riders: Evidence From the Hoosier State Train

V. Dimitra Pyrialakou, Konstantina “Nadia” Gkritza

JRC 2016; V001T08A002https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5778

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View Articletitled, Exploring the Opinions of Passenger Rail Riders: Evidence From the Hoosier State Train

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Topics: Rails , Trains , Automobiles , Pacific Ocean , Rail transportation , Buses , Decision making , Locomotives , Public transportation , Rivers

Electrification

Stray Current Corrosion Assessment of Utility Pipes

Saud Memon, Paul Fromme

JRC 2016; V001T09A001https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5709

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View Articletitled, Stray Current Corrosion Assessment of Utility Pipes

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Topics: Corrosion , Pipes , Soil , Damage , Metals , Railroads , Concretes , Corrosion protection , Currents , Electrical resistivity

Rail-to-Earth Resistance Assessment for a Medium Capacity Transit System With Continuous Negative Rails by Potential Measurement

Bih-Yuan Ku, Ching Liang Wu, Chun-Fu Lin

JRC 2016; V001T09A002https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5810

Abstract

View Articletitled, Rail-to-Earth Resistance Assessment for a Medium Capacity Transit System With Continuous Negative Rails by Potential Measurement

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Topics: Rails , Transportation systems , Maintenance , Traction

Vehicle Track Interaction

Three-Point Contact Study of a Wheelset and Rails

Behrooz Fallahi, Chao Pan

JRC 2016; V001T10A001https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5722

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View Articletitled, Three-Point Contact Study of a Wheelset and Rails

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Topics: Rails , Wheelsets , Algebra , Switches

Dynamic Wheel-Rail Forces on Mismatched Joints With Ramps

Brian Marquis, Robert Greif

JRC 2016; V001T10A002https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5734

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View Articletitled, Dynamic Wheel-Rail Forces on Mismatched Joints With Ramps

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Topics: Rails , Wheels , Railroads , Shock (Mechanics) , Failure , Grinding , Safety , Wear , Welding

The Movement of Railroad Ties: Simulation and Field Validation

Yin Gao, Hai Huang, Shushu Liu, Shelley M. Stoffels

JRC 2016; V001T10A003https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5770

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View Articletitled, The Movement of Railroad Ties: Simulation and Field Validation

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Topics: Railroad ties , Simulation , Trains , Computer software , Rails , Stress , Vehicle dynamics , Finite element analysis , Pavement live loads , Rotation

High Speed Rail Short Bridge-Track-Train Interaction Based on the Decoupled Equations of Motion in the Finite Element Domain

Said I. Nour, Mohsen A. Issa

JRC 2016; V001T10A004https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5785

Abstract

View Articletitled, High Speed Rail Short Bridge-Track-Train Interaction Based on the Decoupled Equations of Motion in the Finite Element Domain

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Topics: Bridges (Structures) , Equations of motion , Finite element analysis , High speed rail , Trains , Vehicles , Dampers , Rails , Springs , Deformation

Vibration Analysis of a Coupled Multibody Dynamic Model of a Contact Mechanics Roller Rig

Sajjad Z. Meymand, Mehdi Taheri, Milad Hosseinipour, Mehdi Ahmadian

JRC 2016; V001T10A005https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5813

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View Articletitled, Vibration Analysis of a Coupled Multibody Dynamic Model of a Contact Mechanics Roller Rig

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Topics: Contact mechanics , Dynamic models , Rollers , Vibration analysis , Wheels , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Rails , Force measurement , Vibration , Computer software