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An Evaluation of Derailment Mechanics and Derailment Analysis Methodologies

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Steven W. Kirkpatrick
Proc. ASME. JRC2021, 2021 Joint Rail Conference, V001T06A004, April 20–21, 2021
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2021-58527
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2021-58527
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Topics: Automobiles, Automotive design, Brakes, Braking, Collisions (Physics), Delays, Finite element analysis, Finite element model, Geometry, Materials properties
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A Prognostics and Health Management (PHM) System for Electromechanical Braking (EMB) Systems in Trains

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Jingjing Weng, Chun Tian, Mengling Wu, Tianhe Ma
Proc. ASME. JRC2021, 2021 Joint Rail Conference, V001T12A004, April 20–21, 2021
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2021-58473
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2021-58473
View Paper titled, A Prognostics and Health Management (PHM) System for Electromechanical Braking (EMB) Systems in Trains
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Topics: Braking, Trains, Batteries, Failure mechanisms, Railroads, Reliability, Safety, Brakes, Fracture (Materials), Algorithms
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Improving Fidelity of Energy Management Software Testing Through Hierarchical Clustering of Train Consist Data

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Bradford Aiken, Keith W. Wait
Proc. ASME. JRC2020, 2020 Joint Rail Conference, V001T03A008, April 20–22, 2020
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2020-8113
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2020-8113
View Paper titled, Improving Fidelity of Energy Management Software Testing Through Hierarchical Clustering of Train Consist Data
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Topics: Computer software, Energy management, Machine learning, Railroads, Testing, Trains, Algorithms, Brakes, Classification, Control systems
Proceedings Papers

Variable Control Setting to Enhance Rail Vehicle Braking Safety

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Sundar Shrestha, Maksym Spiryagin, Qing Wu
Proc. ASME. JRC2020, 2020 Joint Rail Conference, V001T09A001, April 20–22, 2020
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2020-8026
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2020-8026
View Paper titled, Variable Control Setting to Enhance Rail Vehicle Braking Safety
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Topics: Braking, Rail vehicles, Safety, Adhesion, Wheels, Control algorithms, Rails, Vehicles, Brakes, Control equipment
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Numerical Study on the Delay Effect of Air Brake Mass Flow on Train Coupler Forces

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Ahmed K. Aboubakr, Ahmed A. Shabana
Proc. ASME. JRC2020, 2020 Joint Rail Conference, V001T06A001, April 20–22, 2020
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2020-8013
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2020-8013
View Paper titled, Numerical Study on the Delay Effect of Air Brake Mass Flow on Train Coupler Forces
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Topics: Brakes, Delays, Dynamics (Mechanics), Flow (Dynamics), Signals, Trains
Proceedings Papers

Big Data Analytics for Proactively Optimizing Rolling Stock Maintenance

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Naji Albakay, Michael Hempel, Hamid Sharif
Proc. ASME. JRC2019, 2019 Joint Rail Conference, V001T06A005, April 9–12, 2019
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2019-1253
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2019-1253
View Paper titled, Big Data Analytics for Proactively Optimizing Rolling Stock Maintenance
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Topics: Maintenance, Trains, Failure, Reliability, Wear, Algorithms, Bearings, Brakes, Cycles, Inspection
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An Analysis of the Efficacy of Wayside Hot-Box Detector Data

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Constantine Tarawneh, James A. Aranda, Veronica V. Hernandez, Claudia J. Ramirez
Proc. ASME. JRC2018, 2018 Joint Rail Conference, V001T02A012, April 18–20, 2018
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2018-6218
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6218
View Paper titled, 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
Proceedings Papers

Train Energy and Dynamics Simulator (TEDS) Revenue Service Validation

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Monique F. Stewart, David R. Andersen, Graydon F. Booth, Tanner Buel, Som P. Singh
Proc. ASME. JRC2018, 2018 Joint Rail Conference, V001T10A003, April 18–20, 2018
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2018-6190
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6190
View Paper titled, 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
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Analysis of Service Condition and Influence of Metro Brake System Based on Stream Data Processing Method

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Jianyong Zuo, Tiefeng Zhao, Bingzheng Wang, Jingxian Ding, Lei Zuo
Proc. ASME. JRC2018, 2018 Joint Rail Conference, V001T04A001, April 18–20, 2018
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2018-6134
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6134
View Paper titled, 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
Proceedings Papers

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

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Paul E. Jamieson, Brendan W. Crowley, Danial Rice, Jonathan Bernat, Steven Zuiderveen
Proc. ASME. JRC2018, 2018 Joint Rail Conference, V001T02A001, April 18–20, 2018
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2018-6106
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6106
View Paper titled, 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
Proceedings Papers

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

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Alawudin Salim, Myounghoon Jeon, Pasi Lautala, David Nelson
Proc. ASME. JRC2018, 2018 Joint Rail Conference, V001T06A023, April 18–20, 2018
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2018-6261
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6261
View Paper titled, Using Naturalistic Driving Study Data to Investigate Driver Behavior at Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
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Topics: Highways, Rails, Accidents, Brakes, Wounds
Proceedings Papers

Deceleration Rates for Safe Braking Distance Calculations

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David F. Thurston
Proc. ASME. JRC2017, 2017 Joint Rail Conference, V001T03A002, April 4–7, 2017
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2017-2204
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2017-2204
View Paper titled, Deceleration Rates for Safe Braking Distance Calculations
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Topics: Braking, Trains, Brakes, Control systems, Optimization
Proceedings Papers

On Railroad Tank Car Emergency Braking Performance

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Kevin J. Renze
Proc. ASME. JRC2017, 2017 Joint Rail Conference, V001T02A003, April 4–7, 2017
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2017-2245
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2017-2245
View Paper titled, On Railroad Tank Car Emergency Braking Performance
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Topics: Braking, Emergencies, Railway tank cars, Trains, Brakes, Nitrile rubber, Locomotives, Signals, Automobiles, Collisions (Physics)
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Sensor Fusion of Wayside Visible and Thermal Imagery for Rail Car Wheel and Bearing Damage Detection

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Hanieh Deilamsalehy, Timothy C. Havens, Pasi Lautala
Proc. ASME. JRC2017, 2017 Joint Rail Conference, V001T02A011, April 4–7, 2017
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2017-2284
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2017-2284
View Paper titled, Sensor Fusion of Wayside Visible and Thermal Imagery for Rail Car Wheel and Bearing Damage Detection
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Topics: Bearings, Damage, Rails, Sensors, Wheels, Inspection, Maintenance, Safety, Visible spectrum, Heat
Proceedings Papers

Wheel Temperature Reduction During Freight Car Braking

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Monique F. Stewart, Som P. Singh, David R. Andersen, Rou Wen, Graydon F. Booth
Proc. ASME. JRC2016, 2016 Joint Rail Conference, V001T02A008, April 12–15, 2016
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2016-5819
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5819
View Paper titled, Wheel Temperature Reduction During Freight Car Braking
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Topics: Braking, Freight cars, Temperature, Wheels, Automotive brakes, Stress, Damage, Design, Disks, Heat
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Effect of Temperature on Hardening and Residual Stress Development During Wheel/Rail Rolling Contact

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Steven Dedmon, Takanori Kato, James Pilch
Proc. ASME. JRC2016, 2016 Joint Rail Conference, V001T10A006, April 12–15, 2016
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2016-5815
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5815
View Paper titled, Effect of Temperature on Hardening and Residual Stress Development During Wheel/Rail Rolling Contact
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Topics: Hardening, Rails, Rolling contact, Stress, Temperature, Wheels, Brakes, Heating, Deformation, Ductility
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Detection of Sliding Wheels and Hot Bearings Using Wayside Thermal Cameras

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Hanieh Deilamsalehy, Timothy C. Havens, Pasi Lautala
Proc. ASME. JRC2016, 2016 Joint Rail Conference, V001T02A002, April 12–15, 2016
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2016-5711
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5711
View Paper titled, 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
Proceedings Papers

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

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Francisco Gonzalez, III, Anand Prabhakaran, Graydon F. Booth, Florentina M. Gantoi
Proc. ASME. JRC2016, 2016 Joint Rail Conference, V001T06A020, April 12–15, 2016
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2016-5832
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5832
View Paper titled, 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
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Saving Money Every Day: LA Metro Subway Wayside Energy Storage Substation

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Octavio Solis, Frank Castro, Leonid Bukhin, Kinh Pham, David Turner, Gary Thompson
Proc. ASME. JRC2015, 2015 Joint Rail Conference, V001T07A002, March 23–26, 2015
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2015-5691
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2015-5691
View Paper titled, Saving Money Every Day: LA Metro Subway Wayside Energy Storage Substation
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Topics: Energy storage, Subways, Energy consumption, Trains, Brakes, Braking, Cycles, Flywheels, Traction, Transportation systems
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Experimental Investigation of the Influence of the Supporting Mechanism of a Self-Energizing Hydraulic Brake on Torque Oscillations

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Matthias Hirtz, Julian Ewald, Hubertus Murrenhoff
Proc. ASME. JRC2015, 2015 Joint Rail Conference, V001T02A008, March 23–26, 2015
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2015-5742
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2015-5742
View Paper titled, Experimental Investigation of the Influence of the Supporting Mechanism of a Self-Energizing Hydraulic Brake on Torque Oscillations
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Topics: Hydraulic brakes, Oscillations, Torque, Brakes, Cylinders, Disks, Railroads, Actuators, Braking, Control systems