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Proceedings Papers

A Method for High Fidelity Simulations of Railway Virtual Coupling

Qing Wu, Xiaohua Ge, Colin Cole, Maksym Spiryagin
Proc. ASME. JRC2022, 2022 Joint Rail Conference, V001T03A002, April 20–21, 2022
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2022-77987
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2022-77987
View Paper titled, A Method for High Fidelity Simulations of Railway Virtual Coupling
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Topics: Railroads, Simulation, Trains, Vehicles, Computers, Control algorithms, Dynamics (Mechanics), Braking, Rails, Safety
Proceedings Papers

A Mini-Network Simulation Approach to Investigate the Capacity and Safety Aspects of National Rail Network

Hamed Pouryousef, Monique Stewart, Som P. Singh, Anand Prabhakaran
Proc. ASME. JRC2021, 2021 Joint Rail Conference, V001T04A002, April 20–21, 2021
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2021-58525
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2021-58525
View Paper titled, A Mini-Network Simulation Approach to Investigate the Capacity and Safety Aspects of National Rail Network
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Topics: Braking, Rails, Safety, Simulation, Trains
Proceedings Papers

An Evaluation of Derailment Mechanics and Derailment Analysis Methodologies

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
View Paper titled, An Evaluation of Derailment Mechanics and Derailment Analysis Methodologies
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Topics: Automobiles, Automotive design, Brakes, Braking, Collisions (Physics), Delays, Finite element analysis, Finite element model, Geometry, Materials properties
Proceedings Papers

A Prognostics and Health Management (PHM) System for Electromechanical Braking (EMB) Systems in Trains

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
Proceedings Papers

Coefficients of Friction: Static Versus Dynamic

Jack Youqin Huang
Proc. ASME. JRC2020, 2020 Joint Rail Conference, V001T03A001, April 20–22, 2020
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2020-8025
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2020-8025
View Paper titled, Coefficients of Friction: Static Versus Dynamic
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Topics: Braking, Friction, Wheels
Proceedings Papers

Variable Control Setting to Enhance Rail Vehicle Braking Safety

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
Proceedings Papers

Longitudinal Rail Load Distribution: An Analytical Solution

Brian Marquis, Shushu Liu, Cameron Stuart
Proc. ASME. JRC2020, 2020 Joint Rail Conference, V001T08A010, April 20–22, 2020
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2020-8084
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2020-8084
View Paper titled, Longitudinal Rail Load Distribution: An Analytical Solution
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Topics: Rails, Stress, Trains, Fasteners, Wood products, Traction, Braking, Stiffness, Wheels, Accidents
Proceedings Papers

High Speed Intercity and Urban Passenger Transport Maglev Train Technology Review: A Technical and Operational Assessment

Fábio C. Barbosa
Proc. ASME. JRC2019, 2019 Joint Rail Conference, V001T08A002, April 9–12, 2019
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2019-1227
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2019-1227
View Paper titled, High Speed Intercity and Urban Passenger Transport Maglev Train Technology Review: A Technical and Operational Assessment
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Topics: Cities, Magnetic levitation, Trains, Rails, China, Levitation, Magnetic fields, Wear, Wheels, Braking
Proceedings Papers

Train Energy and Dynamics Simulator (TEDS) Revenue Service Validation

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
Proceedings Papers

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

Kinh D. Pham, Kai Looijenga, Gene Wallis, Thomas Heilig, Xavier Ramirez
Proc. ASME. JRC2018, 2018 Joint Rail Conference, V001T07A004, April 18–20, 2018
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2018-6260
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6260
View Paper titled, 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
Proceedings Papers

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
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

Containment for Occupied Wheeled Mobility Devices on Passenger Rail Trains

Katharine Hunter-Zaworski, Kristine Severson, Melissa Shurland
Proc. ASME. JRC2018, 2018 Joint Rail Conference, V001T08A002, April 18–20, 2018
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2018-6119
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6119
View Paper titled, 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
Proceedings Papers

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

Yin Gao, Mike McHenry, Brad Kerchof
Proc. ASME. JRC2018, 2018 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A015, April 18–20, 2018
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2018-6185
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6185
View Paper titled, 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
Proceedings Papers

Deceleration Rates for Safe Braking Distance Calculations

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

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)
Proceedings Papers

Locomotive Studies Utilizing Multibody and Train Dynamics

Maksym Spiryagin, Qing Wu, Yan Quan Sun, Colin Cole, Ingemar Persson
Proc. ASME. JRC2017, 2017 Joint Rail Conference, V001T10A002, April 4–7, 2017
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2017-2221
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2017-2221
View Paper titled, Locomotive Studies Utilizing Multibody and Train Dynamics
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Topics: Dynamics (Mechanics), Locomotives, Trains, Simulation, Traction, Braking, Computer software, Approximation, Design, Modeling
Proceedings Papers

Rail Cleaning Process and its Influence on Locomotive Performance

Maksym Spiryagin, Peter Wolfs, Qing Wu, Colin Cole, Sanath Alahakoon, Yan Quan Sun, Tim McSweeney, Valentyn Spiryagin
Proc. ASME. JRC2017, 2017 Joint Rail Conference, V001T10A003, April 4–7, 2017
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2017-2222
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2017-2222
View Paper titled, Rail Cleaning Process and its Influence on Locomotive Performance
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Topics: Locomotives, Rails, Wheels, Friction, Traction, Adhesion, Braking, Computer software, Contamination, Dynamics (Mechanics)
Proceedings Papers

GNSS-Based Train Trajectory Simulation System

Jian Wang, Weijie Tao, Federico Grasso Toro, Rangtai Baocai, Debiao Lu, Jiang Liu
Proc. ASME. JRC2016, 2016 Joint Rail Conference, V001T03A003, April 12–15, 2016
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2016-5801
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5801
View Paper titled, 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
Proceedings Papers

Wheel Temperature Reduction During Freight Car Braking

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
Proceedings Papers

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

Mohammad Shehada, Akshit Ahuja, Steven D. Schrock
Proc. ASME. JRC2016, 2016 Joint Rail Conference, V001T06A013, April 12–15, 2016
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2016-5780
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5780
View Paper titled, 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