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Topics: Discrete element methods , Bond strength , Particulate matter , Railroads , Stress , Computer simulation , Cycles , Deformation , Drainage , Particle size

Development of ‘Coarse to Fine Ratio’ As a New Gradation Parameter to Study Ballast Packing

S. M. Naziur Mahmud, Debakanta Mishra

JRC 2018; V001T01A004doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6125

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View Articletitled, Development of ‘Coarse to Fine Ratio’ As a New Gradation Parameter to Study Ballast Packing

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Topics: Packing (Shipments) , Packings (Cushioning) , Particulate matter , Railroads , Shear strength , Classification , Computer simulation , Construction , Design , Discrete element methods

Effect of Geogrid Inclusion on Ballast Resilient Modulus: The Concept of ‘Geogrid Gain Factor’

S. M. Naziur Mahmud, Debakanta Mishra, David O. Potyondy

JRC 2018; V001T01A005doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6126

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View Articletitled, Effect of Geogrid Inclusion on Ballast Resilient Modulus: The Concept of ‘Geogrid Gain Factor’

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Topics: Construction , Cycles , Design , Discrete element methods , Modeling , Particle size , Particulate matter , Railroads , Shear strength , Stress

Railroad Rails Containing Electrode-Induced Pitting From Pressure Electric Welding

Blain R. Luck, Gregory N. Vigilante, Christopher L. Ethier, Edward J. Troiano, Brian Marquis, Hailing Yu, David Y. Jeong

JRC 2018; V001T01A006doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6141

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View Articletitled, Railroad Rails Containing Electrode-Induced Pitting From Pressure Electric Welding

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Topics: Electrodes , Pressure , Railroads , Rails , Welding , Fracture (Materials) , Accidents , Fracture (Process) , Stress , Fatigue cracks

Effects of Cover, Compressive Strength, and Wire Type on Bond Performance in Prismatic Prestressed Concrete Members

Adrijana Savic, B. Terry Beck, Aaron A. Robertson, Robert J. Peterman, Jeremiah Clark, Chih-Hang (John) Wu

JRC 2018; V001T01A007doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6153

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View Articletitled, Effects of Cover, Compressive Strength, and Wire Type on Bond Performance in Prismatic Prestressed Concrete Members

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Topics: Compressive strength , Prestressed concrete , Wire , Concretes , Prisms (Optics) , Cracking (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Fracture (Materials) , Railroads , Cross section (Physics)

Comparison of Under Ballast Mat Performance With Different Support Conditions Through Laboratory Experiment and Numerical Simulation

Yu Qian, Kaijun Zhu, Arthur de Oliveira Lima, Marcus S. Dersch, J. Riley Edwards

JRC 2018; V001T01A008doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6154

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View Articletitled, Comparison of Under Ballast Mat Performance With Different Support Conditions Through Laboratory Experiment and Numerical Simulation

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Topics: Bridges (Structures) , Computer simulation , Concrete blocks , Engineering simulation , Finite element analysis , Innovation , Noise (Sound) , Plates (structures) , Railroads , Rails

Environmental and Track Factors That Contribute to Abrasion Damage

Kyle A. Riding, Robert J. Peterman, Spencer Guthrie, Matthew Brueseke, Hossein Mosavi, Koby Daily, Wyatt Risovi-Hendrickson

JRC 2018; V001T01A009doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6166

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View Articletitled, Environmental and Track Factors That Contribute to Abrasion Damage

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Topics: Abrasion , Damage , Concretes , Cracking (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Locations , Maintenance , Railroads , Rails , Stiffness

A Performance-Based Approach to Concrete Freeze-Thaw Durability

Yu Song, Arnesh Das, David A. Lange, Hossein Mosavi, Kyle Riding

JRC 2018; V001T01A010doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6167

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View Articletitled, A Performance-Based Approach to Concrete Freeze-Thaw Durability

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Topics: Concretes , Durability , Railroad ties , Manufacturing , Quality control , Cold climates , Freezing , Precast concrete products , Railroads , Thawing

Determining the Remaining Prestress Force in a Prestressed Concrete Railroad Tie Through Loading in Direct Tension

James D. Scott, Robert J. Peterman, B. Terry Beck, Aaron A. Robertson, Kyle A. Riding, Chih-Hang John Wu

JRC 2018; V001T01A011doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6168

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View Articletitled, Determining the Remaining Prestress Force in a Prestressed Concrete Railroad Tie Through Loading in Direct Tension

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Topics: Prestressed concrete , Railroad ties , Tension , Fracture (Materials) , Stress , Concretes , Displacement , Bonding , Cracking (Materials) , Fracture (Process)

Material Characteristics Evaluation of Existing Pre-Stressed Concrete Railroad Ties After Service Period

Aref Shafiei Dastgerdi, Kyle Riding, Robert J. Peterman, B. Terry Beck

JRC 2018; V001T01A012doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6177

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View Articletitled, Material Characteristics Evaluation of Existing Pre-Stressed Concrete Railroad Ties After Service Period

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Topics: Prestressed concrete , Railroad ties , Concretes , ASTM International , Damage , Service life (Equipment) , Cracking (Materials) , Design , Failure , Fracture (Process)

Investigating the Rolling Contact Fatigue in Rails Using Finite Element Method and Cohesive Zone Approach

Mohamad Ghodrati, Mehdi Ahmadian, Reza Mirzaeifar

JRC 2018; V001T01A013doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6183

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View Articletitled, Investigating the Rolling Contact Fatigue in Rails Using Finite Element Method and Cohesive Zone Approach

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Topics: Fatigue , Finite element methods , Rails , Rolling contact , Traction , Fatigue damage , Temperature , Wheels , Grain boundaries , Stress

Relationships Between Wheel/Rail Surface Impact Loadings and Correspondingly Transmitted Tie/Ballast Impact Pressures for Revenue Train Operations

Travis J. Watts, Jerry G. Rose, Ethan J. Russell

JRC 2018; V001T01A014doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6184

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View Articletitled, Relationships Between Wheel/Rail Surface Impact Loadings and Correspondingly Transmitted Tie/Ballast Impact Pressures for Revenue Train Operations

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Topics: Rails , Trains , Wheels , Pressure , Pressure measurement , Force measurement , Freight cars , Geometry , Granular materials , Locomotives

Investigation of Broken Cut Spikes on Elastic Fastener Tie Plates Using an Integrated Simulation Method

Yin Gao, Mike McHenry, Brad Kerchof

JRC 2018; V001T01A015doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6185

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View Articletitled, Investigation of Broken Cut Spikes on Elastic Fastener Tie Plates Using an Integrated Simulation Method

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Topics: Fasteners , Plates (structures) , Simulation , Rails , Railroads , Finite element model , Stress , Trains , Wheels , Braking

Simulating Fouling Material Transport in Ballast

Yu Qian, Shengwei Zhu, Yi Wang, Dimitris C. Rizos

JRC 2018; V001T01A016doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6187

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View Articletitled, Simulating Fouling Material Transport in Ballast

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Topics: Algorithms , Coal , Computational fluid dynamics , Contamination , Drainage , Dust , Fluid dynamics , Load bearing capacity , Locomotives , Mechanical behavior

On the Effects of the USP on the Lateral Resistance of Ballasted Railway Tracks

Giovanni Pio Pucillo, Antonio De Iorio, Stefano Rossi, Mario Testa

JRC 2018; V001T01A017doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6204

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View Articletitled, On the Effects of the USP on the Lateral Resistance of Ballasted Railway Tracks

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Topics: Railroads , Geometry , Maintenance , Bending strength , Buckling , Concretes , Machinery , Noise (Sound) , Rails , Stiffness

On the Effects of Multiple Railway Track Alignment Defects on the CWR Thermal Buckling

Giovanni Pio Pucillo

JRC 2018; V001T01A018doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6205

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View Articletitled, On the Effects of Multiple Railway Track Alignment Defects on the CWR Thermal Buckling

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Topics: Buckling , Railroads , Shapes , Geometry , Stress , Temperature , Wavelength , Displacement , Rails , Safety

Laboratory Evaluation of Naturally Abraded Ballast Behavior and Properties

A. K. Rohrman, C. L. Ho

JRC 2018; V001T01A019doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6206

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View Articletitled, Laboratory Evaluation of Naturally Abraded Ballast Behavior and Properties

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Topics: Abrasion , Deformation , Density , Dynamic testing (Materials) , Granular materials , Mechanical properties , Particulate matter , Railroads , Rails , Rocks

Benefits of Prestressed HSRM Concrete Ties for Center Binding Conditions

Adam I. Zeitouni, Dimitris Rizos, Yu Qian

JRC 2018; V001T01A020doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6219

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View Articletitled, Benefits of Prestressed HSRM Concrete Ties for Center Binding Conditions

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Topics: Concretes , Stress , Stiffness , Computer simulation , Cracking (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Prestressed concrete , Brittleness , Elastic moduli , Fatigue

Railway Ballast Strength and Permeability Affecting Track Performance Under Dry and Wet Conditions

Issam Qamhia, Maximilian Orihuela, Scott Schmidt, Erol Tutumluer, Maziar Moaveni, Colin Basye, Dingqing Li

JRC 2018; V001T01A021doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6256

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View Articletitled, Railway Ballast Strength and Permeability Affecting Track Performance Under Dry and Wet Conditions

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Topics: Permeability , Railroads , Shear strength , Testing , Trains , Abrasion , Density , Drainage , Dynamic testing (Materials) , Flow (Dynamics)

Ballast Support Condition Affecting Crosstie Performance Investigated Through Discrete Element Method

Wenting Hou, Bin Feng, Wei Li, Erol Tutumluer

JRC 2018; V001T01A022doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6258

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View Articletitled, Ballast Support Condition Affecting Crosstie Performance Investigated Through Discrete Element Method

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Topics: Discrete element methods , Particulate matter , Pressure , Stress , Engineering simulation , Simulation , Rails , Aggregates (Building materials) , Concretes , Geometry

Ballast Life and Effective Parameters

Hamed F. Kashani, James P. Hyslip

JRC 2018; V001T01A023doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6264

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View Articletitled, Ballast Life and Effective Parameters

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Topics: Geometry , Life cycle costing , Maintenance , Railroads , Service life (Equipment) , Surface roughness , Traffic

Rail Equipment Engineering

Next Generation Passenger Brake Equipment Development Update: Light at the End of the Tunnel

Paul E. Jamieson, Brendan W. Crowley, Danial Rice, Jonathan Bernat, Steven Zuiderveen

JRC 2018; V001T02A001doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6106

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View Articletitled, Next Generation Passenger Brake Equipment Development Update: Light at the End of the Tunnel

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Topics: Brakes , Tunnels , Testing , Trains , Railroads , Safety , Public transportation , Rails , Testing equipment

Ball Indentation Technique to Estimate Fracture Toughness of High-Strength Rail Steels

Feng Yu, P. Y. Ben Jar, Michael T. Hendry

JRC 2018; V001T02A002doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6127

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View Articletitled, Ball Indentation Technique to Estimate Fracture Toughness of High-Strength Rail Steels

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Topics: Fracture toughness , Rails , Steel , Damage , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Compression , Damage mechanics , Elastic moduli , Stress

A Review of Cold-Formed Stainless Steel Properties and Design for Rail Vehicle Applications

Ronald A. Mayville

JRC 2018; V001T02A003doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6132

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View Articletitled, A Review of Cold-Formed Stainless Steel Properties and Design for Rail Vehicle Applications

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Topics: Design , Rail vehicles , Stainless steel , Yield strength , Anisotropy , Buckling , Compression , Corrosion resistance , Manufacturing , Rails

Advances in Filtration in Automatic Lube Oil Filters

Ian Stanley, Stefan Schmitz

JRC 2018; V001T02A004doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6135

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View Articletitled, Advances in Filtration in Automatic Lube Oil Filters

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Topics: Filters , Filtration , Engines , Flow (Dynamics) , Locomotives , Particulate matter , Wire , Design , Diesel , Pumps

Fitness-for-Service Assessment of Passenger Railcars and Trucks

Andrew Smyth, Kevin Carmody, Derek Maier

JRC 2018; V001T02A005doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6147

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View Articletitled, Fitness-for-Service Assessment of Passenger Railcars and Trucks

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Topics: Fitness-for-service , Trucks , Automobiles , Fatigue life , Finite element analysis , Accelerometers , Damage , Fatigue , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture mechanics

Electronic Freight Car Inspection Recording and Application of Internet-of-Things (IoT) and Machine-to-Machine (M2M) Frameworks

Matthew Cowan, Joseph Lieberman, Jacob Cimbalista, Bryan Schlake

JRC 2018; V001T02A006doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6192

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View Articletitled, Electronic Freight Car Inspection Recording and Application of Internet-of-Things (IoT) and Machine-to-Machine (M2M) Frameworks

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Topics: Freight cars , Inspection , Internet of things , Machinery , Railroads , Maintenance , Databases , Trains , Collaboration , Computer software

Analysis of Wheel Impact Load Detector (WILD) System Implementation on Metro-North Railroad

Monique Stewart, Edward Flynn, Hamed Pouryousef, Som P. Singh, Anand Prabhakaran

JRC 2018; V001T02A007doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6200

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View Articletitled, Analysis of Wheel Impact Load Detector (WILD) System Implementation on Metro-North Railroad

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Topics: Railroads , Sensors , Stress , Wheels , Maintenance , Rails , Safety , Atlantic Ocean , Roads , Trains

Improving Collision Post Crashworthiness of Legacy Locomotives

Jeff Gordon, Srini Swamy, Sabri Cakdi, Matthew Radovich, Anand Prabhakaran, Som P. Singh

JRC 2018; V001T02A008doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6201

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View Articletitled, Improving Collision Post Crashworthiness of Legacy Locomotives

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Topics: Collisions (Physics) , Crashworthiness , Locomotives , Railroads , Wounds , Regulations , Risk

Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) Analysis on the Wheel Impact Load Detector System of Metro-North Railroad

Monique Stewart, Hamed Pouryousef, Brian Marquis, Som P. Singh, Demet Cakdi

JRC 2018; V001T02A009doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6202

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View Articletitled, Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) Analysis on the Wheel Impact Load Detector System of Metro-North Railroad

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Topics: Railroads , Sensors , Stress , Wheels , Maintenance , Atlantic Ocean , Automobiles , Inspection , Peak load , Rails

Impact of Hysteresis Heating of Railroad Bearing Thermoplastic Elastomer Suspension Pad on Railroad Bearing Thermal Management

Oscar O. Rodriguez, Arturo A. Fuentes, Constantine Tarawneh

JRC 2018; V001T02A010doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6209

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View Articletitled, Impact of Hysteresis Heating of Railroad Bearing Thermoplastic Elastomer Suspension Pad on Railroad Bearing Thermal Management

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Topics: Bearings , Heating , Railroads , Thermal management , Thermoplastic rubber , Manufacturing , Temperature , Heat , Temperature distribution , Elastomers

Defect Prognostics Models for Spall Growth in Railroad Bearing Rolling Elements

Nancy De Los Santos, Constantine M. Tarawneh, Robert E. Jones, Arturo Fuentes

JRC 2018; V001T02A011doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6214

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View Articletitled, Defect Prognostics Models for Spall Growth in Railroad Bearing Rolling Elements

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Topics: Bearings , Railroads , Cycles , Safety , Maintenance , Monitoring systems , Testing , Alloys , Condition monitoring , Delays

An Analysis of the Efficacy of Wayside Hot-Box Detector Data

Constantine Tarawneh, James A. Aranda, Veronica V. Hernandez, Claudia J. Ramirez

JRC 2018; V001T02A012doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6218

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View Articletitled, An Analysis of the Efficacy of Wayside Hot-Box Detector Data

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Topics: Sensors , Bearings , Temperature , Temperature measurement , Thermocouples , Railroads , Brakes , Freight cars , Inspection , Instrumentation

Improved Truck Castings

Kerry Jones, Matt DeGeorge, Monique Stewart

JRC 2018; V001T02A013doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6231

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View Articletitled, Improved Truck Castings

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Topics: Trucks , Steel , Brittleness , Temperature , Fracture (Process) , Low temperature , Welded joints , Alloy steel , Alloys , Carbon steel

Locomotive Crash Energy Management Coupling Tests

Patricia Llana, Karina Jacobsen

JRC 2018; V001T02A014doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6243

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View Articletitled, Locomotive Crash Energy Management Coupling Tests

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

Accident/Incident Reconstruction and Visualization

Kevin J. Renze

JRC 2018; V001T02A015doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6265

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View Articletitled, Accident/Incident Reconstruction and Visualization

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Topics: Accidents , Visualization , Trains , Collisions (Physics) , Locomotives , Aviation , Bearings , Crude oil , Ethanol , Highways

Signal and Train Control Engineering

Interoperability for Communications Based Train Control

David F. Thurston

JRC 2018; V001T03A001doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6114

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View Articletitled, Interoperability for Communications Based Train Control

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Topics: Communications based train control , Innovation , Integrated systems , Production management , Rails

CBTC DCS Based on LTE Unlicensed Wireless Access: Assessment of Coexistence Performance With Wi-Fi

Arash Aziminejad, Yan He

JRC 2018; V001T03A002doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6116

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View Articletitled, CBTC DCS Based on LTE Unlicensed Wireless Access: Assessment of Coexistence Performance With Wi-Fi

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Topics: Communications based train control , Railroads , Chain , Design , Dimensions , Trains

Communications-Based Train Control: Test Program Challenges

Kenneth Diemunsch, Keith Altamirano

JRC 2018; V001T03A003doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6123

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View Articletitled, Communications-Based Train Control: Test Program Challenges

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Topics: Communications based train control , Testing , Failure , Circuits , Engineers , Risk , Sustainability

Providing Cyber Situational Awareness (CSA) for PTC Using a Distributed IDS System (DIDS)

Satish Kolli, Joshua Lilly, Duminda Wijesekera

JRC 2018; V001T03A004doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6142

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View Articletitled, Providing Cyber Situational Awareness (CSA) for PTC Using a Distributed IDS System (DIDS)

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Topics: Collisions (Physics) , Computer security , Computer software , Control systems , Design , Engineering prototypes , Hazards , Locomotives , Railroads , Rails

Manage Successful Brownfield Applications

Jian Sun, Kevin Blostic

JRC 2018; V001T03A005doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6143

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View Articletitled, Manage Successful Brownfield Applications

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Topics: Circuits , Communications based train control , Design , Logistics , Maintenance , Overlays (Materials engineering) , Railroads , Robustness , Trains , Transportation systems

Propagation Prediction for Rail Communications in Urbanized Areas

Todd Ellis, Stephen Weiss

JRC 2018; V001T03A006doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6196

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View Articletitled, Propagation Prediction for Rail Communications in Urbanized Areas

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Topics: Rails , Design , Electromagnetic wave propagation , Trains

Dynamic Calibration of a Weigh in Motion System

Yi Ding, Li R. Cheng

JRC 2018; V001T03A007doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6222

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View Articletitled, Dynamic Calibration of a Weigh in Motion System

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Topics: Calibration , Weight (Mass) , China , Rails , Trains , Trucks , Wheels

High Speed Overload and Imbalance Load System in China

Yi Ding, Li R. Cheng

JRC 2018; V001T03A008doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6223

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View Articletitled, High Speed Overload and Imbalance Load System in China

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Topics: China , Stress , Railroads , Trains , Signals , Vehicles

Solving Various Train Approach Speeds to Highway Crossings Using Innovative Technologies

John Hofbauer

JRC 2018; V001T03A009doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6266

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View Articletitled, Solving Various Train Approach Speeds to Highway Crossings Using Innovative Technologies

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Topics: Highways , Trains , Rails , Circuits , Communications based train control , Computers , Diesel , Emissions , Locomotives , Rail transportation

Service Quality and Operations Research

Analysis of Service Condition and Influence of Metro Brake System Based on Stream Data Processing Method

Jianyong Zuo, Tiefeng Zhao, Bingzheng Wang, Jingxian Ding, Lei Zuo

JRC 2018; V001T04A001doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6134

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View Articletitled, Analysis of Service Condition and Influence of Metro Brake System Based on Stream Data Processing Method

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Topics: Brakes , Braking , Pressure , Statistics , Cycles , Data mining , Dynamic braking , Stability

High Speed Rail Technology: Increased Mobility With Efficient Capacity Allocation and Improved Environmental Performance

Fábio C. Barbosa

JRC 2018; V001T04A002doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6137

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View Articletitled, High Speed Rail Technology: Increased Mobility With Efficient Capacity Allocation and Improved Environmental Performance

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Topics: High speed rail , Mechanical admittance , Construction , Transportation systems , China , Cities , Construction contracts , Design , Developing nations , Dynamics (Mechanics)

A Detour-Based Pricing Mechanism for First-Mile Ridesharing in Connection With Rail Public Transit

Zheyong Bian, Xiang Liu

JRC 2018; V001T04A003doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6148

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View Articletitled, A Detour-Based Pricing Mechanism for First-Mile Ridesharing in Connection With Rail Public Transit

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Topics: Public transportation , Rails , Trains , Vehicles , Transportation systems

Analyzing Railway Capacity Using a Planning Tool

Anderson P. Vieira, Luciano M. Christofoletti, Plínio R. S. Vilela

JRC 2018; V001T04A004doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6160

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View Articletitled, Analyzing Railway Capacity Using a Planning Tool

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Topics: Railroads , Simulation , Trains , Analytical methods , Ceilings , Clearances (Engineering) , Delays , Negotiation , Profitability , Rail transportation

Classification of Rail Switch Data Using Machine Learning Techniques

Kaylen J. Bryan, Mitchell Solomon, Emily Jensen, Christina Coley, Kailas Rajan, Charlie Tian, Nenad Mijatovic, James M. Kiss, Benjamin Lamoureux, Pierre Dersin, Anthony O. Smith, Adrian M. Peter

JRC 2018; V001T04A005doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6175

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View Articletitled, Classification of Rail Switch Data Using Machine Learning Techniques

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Topics: Machine learning , Rails , Switches , Artificial neural networks , Deformation , Electromagnetic scattering , Failure , Maintenance , Radiation scattering , Railroads

Predict, Detect and React to Signaling and Train Control Failures With Improved Diagnostics Achieved With a Suite of Data Collection and Analysis Tools in a Maintenance and Diagnostic Center

Joseph A. Greco, II

JRC 2018; V001T04A006doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6271

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View Articletitled, Predict, Detect and React to Signaling and Train Control Failures With Improved Diagnostics Achieved With a Suite of Data Collection and Analysis Tools in a Maintenance and Diagnostic Center

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Topics: Data collection , Failure , Maintenance , Trains , Vehicles , Communications based train control , Control equipment , Data mining

Planning and Development

Competition Into Brazilian and North American Freight Rail Systems: A Comparative Regulatory Assessment

Fábio C. Barbosa

JRC 2018; V001T05A001doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6138

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View Articletitled, Competition Into Brazilian and North American Freight Rail Systems: A Comparative Regulatory Assessment

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Topics: Rails , Boundary-value problems , Chain , Equilibrium (Physics) , Industrial minerals , Maintenance , Reliability , Safety , Sustainability

Assessing the First and Last Mile Problem for Intercity Passenger Rail Service

Lisa Lorena Losada Rojas, Konstantina “Nadia” Gkritza, V. Dimitra Pyrialakou

JRC 2018; V001T05A002doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6172

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View Articletitled, Assessing the First and Last Mile Problem for Intercity Passenger Rail Service

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Topics: Rails , Trains , Public transportation , Transportation systems , Buses , Cities , Statistics

Configuration Management Coordination With Asset Management As Applied to Rail Transportation

Brian P. Donohue, Louis Cripps

JRC 2018; V001T05A003doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6181

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View Articletitled, Configuration Management Coordination With Asset Management As Applied to Rail Transportation

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Topics: Rail transportation , Rails , Change management , Computer software , Computers , Maintenance , Regulations , Software development

Safety and Security

Analysis of Restricted Speed Related Train Accidents in the United States, 2000 to 2016

Zhipeng Zhang, Xiang Liu, Zheyong Bian

JRC 2018; V001T06A001doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6129

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View Articletitled, Analysis of Restricted Speed Related Train Accidents in the United States, 2000 to 2016

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Topics: Accidents , Trains , Risk , Safety , Damage , Railroads , Economics

Analysis of Restricted-Speed Accidents Using Fault Tree Analysis

Zhipeng Zhang, Xiang Liu, Zheyong Bian

JRC 2018; V001T06A002doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6130

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View Articletitled, Analysis of Restricted-Speed Accidents Using Fault Tree Analysis

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Topics: Accidents , Safety , Trains , Risk , Risk assessment , Chain , Failure , Railroads , Transportation systems

Bearing Grease Degradation Related to Water and Roller Bluing

Dustin Clasby, Monique Stewart

JRC 2018; V001T06A003doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6136

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View Articletitled, Bearing Grease Degradation Related to Water and Roller Bluing

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Topics: Bearings , Rollers , Water , Lubrication , Wear , Heat , Steel , Testing , ASTM International , Bearing steel

Analysis of Train Collision Risk in the United States: 2001 to 2015

Tejashree Turla, Xiang Liu, Zhipeng Zhang, Zheyong Bian

JRC 2018; V001T06A004doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6157

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View Articletitled, Analysis of Train Collision Risk in the United States: 2001 to 2015

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Topics: Collisions (Physics) , Risk , Trains , Accidents , Railroads , Safety , Damage , Economics , Errors , Failure

A Literature Review of Rail Defect Causal Factors

Daniel Milo, Liana Principe, Jieyi Deng, Kang Zhou, Xiang Liu

JRC 2018; V001T06A005doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6162

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View Articletitled, A Literature Review of Rail Defect Causal Factors

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Topics: Rails , Fatigue , Railroads , Risk , Data collection , Inspection , Maintenance , Safety , Vehicles , Wounds

Structural Performance of a Railway Tunnel Under Different Fire Scenarios

Negar Elhami Khorasani, John Billittier, Andreas Stavridis

JRC 2018; V001T06A006doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6169

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View Articletitled, Structural Performance of a Railway Tunnel Under Different Fire Scenarios

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Topics: Fire , Railroads , Tunnels , Damage , Collapse , Computer simulation , Geometry , Heat , Linings (Textiles) , Maintenance

Reliable Detection of Security Camera Misalignment in Urban Rail Environments

Johannes Hoentsch, Sven Scholz

JRC 2018; V001T06A007doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6178

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View Articletitled, Reliable Detection of Security Camera Misalignment in Urban Rail Environments

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Topics: Cities , Rails , Security , Algorithms , Subways , Computer software , Image processing , Railroads , Reliability , Robustness

Simulation Methodology for Occupant Safety Assessment of Indian Railway Passenger Coach

Prajakta Prabhune, Anindya Deb, G. Balasubramani

JRC 2018; V001T06A008doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6189

Abstract

View Articletitled, Simulation Methodology for Occupant Safety Assessment of Indian Railway Passenger Coach

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Topics: Buses , Railroad passenger cars , Railroads , Safety , Simulation , Wounds , Collisions (Physics) , Accidents , Automobiles , Computer-aided engineering

Full-Scale Test and Simulation of Fittings Performance of a Current Crude Oil Tank Car

Francisco Gonzalez, III, Robert Trent, Florentina M. Gantoi, Anand Prabhakaran

JRC 2018; V001T06A009doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6191

Abstract

View Articletitled, Full-Scale Test and Simulation of Fittings Performance of a Current Crude Oil Tank Car

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Topics: Crude oil , Fittings , Railway tank cars , Simulation , Concretes , Failure , Failure mechanisms , Railroads , Relief valves , Safety

Development of a Secondary Impact Protection System (SIPS) for Locomotive Crew

Jeffrey Gordon, Florentina M. Gantoi, Som P. Singh, Anand Prabhakaran

JRC 2018; V001T06A010doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6199

Abstract

View Articletitled, Development of a Secondary Impact Protection System (SIPS) for Locomotive Crew

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Topics: Locomotives , Design , Wounds , Airbags , Engineers , Testing , Collisions (Physics) , Crashworthiness , Engineering prototypes , Knee

Vibration-Based Defect Detection for Freight Railcar Tapered-Roller Bearings

Joseph Montalvo, Constantine Tarawneh, Arturo A. Fuentes

JRC 2018; V001T06A011doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6210

Abstract

View Articletitled, Vibration-Based Defect Detection for Freight Railcar Tapered-Roller Bearings

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Topics: Bearings , Flaw detection , Rollers , Vibration , Temperature , Sensors , Railroads , Condition monitoring , Risk , Testing

Modelling the Relationship(s) Between Safety and Operational Performance

W. Wemakor, A. Jack, F. Schmid

JRC 2018; V001T06A012doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6221

Abstract

View Articletitled, Modelling the Relationship(s) Between Safety and Operational Performance

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Topics: Modeling , Safety , Railroads , Decision making , Governments , Rails

Improving the Safety Performance of Passenger Rail Car Glazing Systems

Jeffrey Gordon, David Tyrell, Patricia Llana, Matthew Radovich, Florentina M. Gantoi, Andrew Robitaille, Anand Prabhakaran

JRC 2018; V001T06A013doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6224

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View Articletitled, Improving the Safety Performance of Passenger Rail Car Glazing Systems

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Topics: Rails , Safety , Accidents , Glazing (Construction) , Strips , Trains , Containment , Engineering design , Failure mechanisms , Gaskets

A New Railyard Safety Approach for Detection and Tracking of Personnel and Dynamic Objects Using Software-Defined Radar

Subharthi Banerjee, Jose Santos, Michael Hempel, Hamid Sharif

JRC 2018; V001T06A014doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6239

Abstract

View Articletitled, A New Railyard Safety Approach for Detection and Tracking of Personnel and Dynamic Objects Using Software-Defined Radar

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Topics: Computer software , Radar , Safety , Algorithms , Design , Sensors , Acoustics , Collisions (Physics) , Cross section (Physics) , Licensing

Evaluation of Standard and Real Fire Exposures to Predict the Temperature Response of a Railcar Floor Assembly

Anil Kapahi, Mark McKinnon, Christian Rippe, Brian Lattimer

JRC 2018; V001T06A015doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6240

Abstract

View Articletitled, Evaluation of Standard and Real Fire Exposures to Predict the Temperature Response of a Railcar Floor Assembly

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Topics: Fire , Manufacturing , Temperature , ASTM International , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Automobiles , Collisions (Physics) , Composite materials , Diesel , Dimensions

Modeling the Thermo-Structural Response of Railcar Floor Assemblies During Standard Fire Resistance Tests

Christian Rippe, Anil Kapahi, Brian Lattimer

JRC 2018; V001T06A016doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6241

Abstract

View Articletitled, Modeling the Thermo-Structural Response of Railcar Floor Assemblies During Standard Fire Resistance Tests

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Topics: ASTM International , Composite materials , Deflection , Delamination , Design , Engineering simulation , Failure , Finite element analysis , Fire , Fire resistance

Novel Insights for Railroad Maintenance Using Big Data Analytics

Naji Albakay, Michael Hempel, Hamid Sharif

JRC 2018; V001T06A017doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6242

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View Articletitled, Novel Insights for Railroad Maintenance Using Big Data Analytics

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Topics: Maintenance , Railroads , Accidents , Trains , Algorithms , Damage , Databases , Human factors , Mining , Safety

Predicting Flammability of Railcar Interior Finish With Small-Scale Heat Release Rate Data

Stefan Kraft, Brian Lattimer

JRC 2018; V001T06A018doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6246

Abstract

View Articletitled, Predicting Flammability of Railcar Interior Finish With Small-Scale Heat Release Rate Data

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Topics: Finishes , Heat , Fire , ASTM International , Corners (Structural elements) , Ignition , Combustion , Databases

Smoke Flow Control in Tunnels Using Natural Ventilation

Mark P. Colino, Elena B. Rosenstein

JRC 2018; V001T06A019doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6248

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View Articletitled, Smoke Flow Control in Tunnels Using Natural Ventilation

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Topics: Flow control , Smoke , Tunnels , Ventilation , Design , Rails , Ventilation equipment , Control systems , Emergencies , Engineering standards

Investigation of the Exposure From a Realistic Undercar Fire on a Railcar Floor

M. J. DiDomizio, C. Luo, S. Yazdani, B. Lattimer

JRC 2018; V001T06A020doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6251

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View Articletitled, Investigation of the Exposure From a Realistic Undercar Fire on a Railcar Floor

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Topics: Fire , Heat flux , Diesel , Fire resistance , Municipal solid wastes , Solid wastes , Temperature , Computational fluid dynamics , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Engineering simulation

Safe Approach of Trains Into Terminal Stations

Sahith Moturu, Jeff Utterback

JRC 2018; V001T06A021doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6252

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View Articletitled, Safe Approach of Trains Into Terminal Stations

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Topics: Trains , Collisions (Physics) , Safety , Accidents , Hazards , Railroads , Communications based train control , Risk , Transportation systems

Fire Growth in Standard Tests and Railcars

Charles Luo, Soroush Yazdani, Brian Y. Lattimer

JRC 2018; V001T06A022doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6257

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View Articletitled, Fire Growth in Standard Tests and Railcars

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Topics: Fire , Doors , Corners (Structural elements) , Engineering simulation , Heat , Simulation , Temperature , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Finishes , Fire testing

Using Naturalistic Driving Study Data to Investigate Driver Behavior at Highway-Rail Grade Crossings

Alawudin Salim, Myounghoon Jeon, Pasi Lautala, David Nelson

JRC 2018; V001T06A023doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6261

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View Articletitled, Using Naturalistic Driving Study Data to Investigate Driver Behavior at Highway-Rail Grade Crossings

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Topics: Highways , Rails , Accidents , Brakes , Wounds

Energy Efficiency and Sustainability

WMATA Wayside Energy Storage Demonstration Project

Jian G. Yu, Moustapha Ouattara

JRC 2018; V001T07A001doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6120

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View Articletitled, WMATA Wayside Energy Storage Demonstration Project

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Topics: Batteries , Cities , Emergency power , Energy storage , Power systems (Machinery) , Traction , Trains

Lifetime Maximization by Optimizing the Computation/Communication Strategy for Railway Wireless Monitoring System

Xiaoping Ma, Honghui Dong, Xiang Liu, Limin Jia

JRC 2018; V001T07A002doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6156

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View Articletitled, Lifetime Maximization by Optimizing the Computation/Communication Strategy for Railway Wireless Monitoring System

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Topics: Computation , Monitoring systems , Railroads , Energy consumption , Sensors , Inspection , Optimization , Compression , Energy efficiency , Failure

A Tiered Approach for Evaluating the Sustainability of Remediation Activities at Rail Sites

Amanda D. McNally

JRC 2018; V001T07A003doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6163

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View Articletitled, A Tiered Approach for Evaluating the Sustainability of Remediation Activities at Rail Sites

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Topics: Rails , Sustainability , Emissions , Liabilities , Columns (Structural) , Construction , Cycles , Design , Economics , Governments

TriMet MAX Energy Storage Substation: Updates on Commissioning, Optimization and Operating Experience

Kinh D. Pham, Kai Looijenga, Gene Wallis, Thomas Heilig, Xavier Ramirez

JRC 2018; V001T07A004doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6260

Abstract

View Articletitled, TriMet MAX Energy Storage Substation: Updates on Commissioning, Optimization and Operating Experience

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Topics: Energy storage , Optimization , Braking , Rails , Light rail vehicles , Reliability , Capacitors , Design , Stability , Testing

Urban Passenger Rail Transport

Accessible Sleeper for the Next Generation Passenger Rail Vehicles

Kamolnat Tabattanon, Kate Hunter-Zaworski

JRC 2018; V001T08A001doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6104

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View Articletitled, Accessible Sleeper for the Next Generation Passenger Rail Vehicles

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Topics: Automobiles , Computer-aided design , Conceptual design , Data collection , Databases , Design , Feedback , Human factors , Mechanical admittance , Modeling

Containment for Occupied Wheeled Mobility Devices on Passenger Rail Trains

Katharine Hunter-Zaworski, Kristine Severson, Melissa Shurland

JRC 2018; V001T08A002doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6119

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View Articletitled, Containment for Occupied Wheeled Mobility Devices on Passenger Rail Trains

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Topics: Containment , Mechanical admittance , Rails , Trains , Rail vehicles , Safety , Braking , Railroads , Tradeoffs , Vehicles

Electrification

Improved Overhead Contact System Operation With Inclined Pendulum Suspension

Paul F. White, Daria S. Keo, Gerti Kola

JRC 2018; V001T09A001doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6105

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View Articletitled, Improved Overhead Contact System Operation With Inclined Pendulum Suspension

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Topics: Pendulums , Wire , Tension , Temperature , Wear , Cantilevers , Poles (Building) , Suspension systems , Vehicles , Waves

Balanced Force Pantograph and OCS

Frank J. Smith

JRC 2018; V001T09A002doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6122

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View Articletitled, Balanced Force Pantograph and OCS

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Topics: Design , Locomotives , Maintenance , Railroad engineering , Rails , Traction , Trains

Thyristor Controlled Rectifier Testing Using Scaling Theory

Vitaly Gelman

JRC 2018; V001T09A003doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6133

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View Articletitled, Thyristor Controlled Rectifier Testing Using Scaling Theory

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Topics: Testing , Trains , Circuits , Control systems , Dynamic response , Maintenance , Stress , Traction

Evaluation of Substation Capacity Using Headway Shift and Perturbation Parameters

Bih-Yuan Ku, Ching-Hsiang Chang

JRC 2018; V001T09A004doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6170

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View Articletitled, Evaluation of Substation Capacity Using Headway Shift and Perturbation Parameters

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Topics: Algorithms , Computation , Fluctuations (Physics) , Rails , Traction , Uncertainty

Proper Testing of DC High Speed Circuit-Breakers and Protection Relays in a Railway Environment

Wim D’Hooghe

JRC 2018; V001T09A005doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6237

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View Articletitled, Proper Testing of DC High Speed Circuit-Breakers and Protection Relays in a Railway Environment

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Topics: Circuit breakers , Railroads , Testing , Rails , Trains , Cities , Cycles , Traction

Transient Stability of Rotary Frequency Converter Fed Low Frequency Railway Grids: The Impact of Different Grid Impedances and Different Converter Station Configurations

John Laury, Lars Abrahamsson, Math Bollen

JRC 2018; V001T09A006doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6247

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View Articletitled, Transient Stability of Rotary Frequency Converter Fed Low Frequency Railway Grids: The Impact of Different Grid Impedances and Different Converter Station Configurations

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Topics: Railroads , Stability , Transients (Dynamics) , Clearances (Engineering) , Computer simulation , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Machinery , Oscillations

Vehicle-Track Interaction

A Testing Rig to Study Vehicle-Track Interaction During Turning

Frank Otremba, José Antonio Romero Navarrete

JRC 2018; V001T10A001doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6102

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View Articletitled, A Testing Rig to Study Vehicle-Track Interaction During Turning

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Topics: Testing , Turning , Vehicles , Stress , Rails , Sloshing , Railway tank cars , Stability , Automobiles , Damage

Rail Defect Detection Using Fiber Optic Sensors and Wavelet Algorithms

Saied Taheri, Behzad Moslehi, Vahid Sotoudeh, Brad M. Hopkins

JRC 2018; V001T10A002doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6109

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View Articletitled, Rail Defect Detection Using Fiber Optic Sensors and Wavelet Algorithms

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Topics: Algorithms , Fiber optic sensors , Flaw detection , Rails , Wavelets , Trains , Automobiles , Railroads , Accelerometers , Damage

Train Energy and Dynamics Simulator (TEDS) Revenue Service Validation

Monique F. Stewart, David R. Andersen, Graydon F. Booth, Tanner Buel, Som P. Singh

JRC 2018; V001T10A003doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6190

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View Articletitled, Train Energy and Dynamics Simulator (TEDS) Revenue Service Validation

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Topics: Dynamics (Mechanics) , Trains , Brakes , Computer software , Safety , Automobiles , Braking , Locomotives , Railroads , Simulation

Passenger Vehicle Characterization, Modeling, Validation, and Sensitivity Analysis

Adam Klopp, Jack Schultz, Ali Tajaddini

JRC 2018; V001T10A004doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6194

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View Articletitled, Passenger Vehicle Characterization, Modeling, Validation, and Sensitivity Analysis

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Topics: Modeling , Sensitivity analysis , Vehicles , Model validation , Testing , Geometry , Transportation systems , Computer software , Damping , Displacement

Tank Car Sloshing on Rail Transportation Safety Under Various Loading, Track and In-Train Force Conditions

Wei Huang, Yan Liu

JRC 2018; V001T10A005doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6245

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View Articletitled, Tank Car Sloshing on Rail Transportation Safety Under Various Loading, Track and In-Train Force Conditions

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Topics: Rail transportation , Railway tank cars , Safety , Sloshing , Trains , Risk , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Railroads , Engineering simulation , Finite element analysis

Railroad History

Railroad R&D 1970-2017: Key Events and Lessons Learned

Kevin Kesler, Alan Bing

JRC 2018; V001T11A001doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6180

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View Articletitled, Railroad R&D 1970-2017: Key Events and Lessons Learned

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Topics: Railroads , Governments , High speed rail , Innovation , Inspection , Magnetic levitation , Railway tank cars , Safety , Trajectories (Physics)