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A Hybrid Rail Surface Spot Irregularities (RSSI) Detection Algorithm Based on Onboard Measurements

Reza Naseri, Brennan L. Gedney, Hossein Asgari, Dimitris C. Rizos
Proc. ASME. JRC2024, 2024 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A010, May 13–15, 2024
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2024-126071
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2024-126071
View Paper titled, A Hybrid Rail Surface Spot Irregularities (RSSI) Detection Algorithm Based on Onboard Measurements
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Topics: Algorithms, Damage, Rails, Wavelets, Contamination, Dimensions, Maintenance, Noise (Sound), Trains
Proceedings Papers

Locomotive Crash Energy Management Train-To-Train Impact Test Results

Patricia Llana, Richard Stringfellow, Karina Jacobsen
Proc. ASME. JRC2024, 2024 Joint Rail Conference, V001T02A002, May 13–15, 2024
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2024-124114
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2024-124114
View Paper titled, Locomotive Crash Energy Management Train-To-Train Impact Test Results
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Topics: Energy management, Impact testing, Locomotives, Trains, Vehicles, Collisions (Physics), Engineers, Computer simulation, Damage, Automobiles
Proceedings Papers

Landslide Risk Assessment in Cut Locations Using Right of Way Videos and Artificial Intelligence

Michael Palese, Allan M. Zarembski, Joseph Palese
Proc. ASME. JRC2022, 2022 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A002, April 20–21, 2022
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2022-78162
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2022-78162
View Paper titled, Landslide Risk Assessment in Cut Locations Using Right of Way Videos and Artificial Intelligence
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Topics: Algorithms, Artificial intelligence, Artificial neural networks, Computers, Construction, Damage, Failure, Inspection, Landslide risk, Landslides
Proceedings Papers

Broken Rail Prediction With Machine Learning-Based Approach

Zhipeng Zhang, Kang Zhou, Xiang Liu
Proc. ASME. JRC2020, 2020 Joint Rail Conference, V001T08A014, April 20–22, 2020
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2020-8102
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2020-8102
View Paper titled, Broken Rail Prediction With Machine Learning-Based Approach
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Topics: Machinery, Rails, Railroads, Maintenance, Traffic, Trains, Machine learning, Accidents, Algorithms, Automobiles
Proceedings Papers

A Literature Review on Rail Transport of Hazmat Release Risk Analysis

Zheyong Bian, Xiang Liu
Proc. ASME. JRC2020, 2020 Joint Rail Conference, V001T09A006, April 20–22, 2020
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2020-8098
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2020-8098
View Paper titled, A Literature Review on Rail Transport of Hazmat Release Risk Analysis
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Topics: Rails, Risk analysis, Automobiles, Trains, Accidents, Transportation systems, Failure, Railroads, Hazardous substances, Risk
Proceedings Papers

Discrete Element Modeling of Railway Ballast for Studying Railroad Tamping Operation

Nilesh Dama, Mehdi Ahmadian
Proc. ASME. JRC2020, 2020 Joint Rail Conference, V001T08A003, April 20–22, 2020
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2020-8051
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2020-8051
View Paper titled, Discrete Element Modeling of Railway Ballast for Studying Railroad Tamping Operation
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Topics: Discrete element methods, Modeling, Particulate matter, Railroads, Shapes, Compacting, Calibration, Computer simulation, Computer software, Cycles
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

Smart Bridge: Autonomous Structural Integrity Monitor for Railroad Bridges

Frank J. Smith
Proc. ASME. JRC2020, 2020 Joint Rail Conference, V001T09A004, April 20–22, 2020
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2020-8062
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2020-8062
View Paper titled, Smart Bridge: Autonomous Structural Integrity Monitor for Railroad Bridges
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Topics: Bridges (Structures), Railroads, Cables, Stress, Fibers, Structural elements (Construction), Safety, Trains, Damage, Design
Proceedings Papers

Locomotive Crash Energy Management Vehicle-to-Vehicle Impact Test Results

Patricia Llana, Karina Jacobsen, Richard Stringfellow
Proc. ASME. JRC2020, 2020 Joint Rail Conference, V001T06A002, April 20–22, 2020
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2020-8030
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2020-8030
View Paper titled, Locomotive Crash Energy Management Vehicle-to-Vehicle Impact Test Results
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Topics: Energy management, Impact testing, Locomotives, Vehicles, Collisions (Physics), Stress, Trains, Automobiles, Computers, Crashworthiness
Proceedings Papers

Research on Simulation of Resilient Wheel Dynamometer

Zhang Jimin, Wan Jingyuan, Li Wen, Zhong Xujie, Zhou Hechao, Qi Yuan, Hou Chuanlun
Proc. ASME. JRC2020, 2020 Joint Rail Conference, V001T13A007, April 20–22, 2020
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2020-8069
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2020-8069
View Paper titled, Research on Simulation of Resilient Wheel Dynamometer
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Topics: Dynamometers, Simulation, Wheels, Wheelsets, Rails, Calibration, Force measurement, Damage, Locomotives, Vehicles
Proceedings Papers

Wheel-Rail Contact Modelling for Locomotive Traction Control System Studies

Maksym Spiryagin, Qing Wu, Chris Bosomworth, Colin Cole, Mark Hayman, Ingemar Persson
Proc. ASME. JRC2020, 2020 Joint Rail Conference, V001T13A012, April 20–22, 2020
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2020-8108
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2020-8108
View Paper titled, Wheel-Rail Contact Modelling for Locomotive Traction Control System Studies
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Topics: Contact modeling, Control systems, Damage, Locomotives, Rails, Traction, Wheels
Proceedings Papers

Boundary Conditions Effects on the Crack Growth Mechanism Under Cycling Bending

Giovanni Pio Pucillo, Luca Esposito, Davide Leonetti
Proc. ASME. JRC2019, 2019 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A012, April 9–12, 2019
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2019-1274
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2019-1274
View Paper titled, Boundary Conditions Effects on the Crack Growth Mechanism Under Cycling Bending
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Topics: Boundary-value problems, Fracture (Materials), Stress, Crack propagation, Shapes, Damage, Design, Fatigue, Manufacturing, Railroads
Proceedings Papers

Numerical Evaluation of Splitting Performance of Prestressed Concrete Prisms With Larger Diameter Prestressing Wires

Moochul Shin, Hailing Yu
Proc. ASME. JRC2019, 2019 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A018, April 9–12, 2019
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2019-1315
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2019-1315
View Paper titled, Numerical Evaluation of Splitting Performance of Prestressed Concrete Prisms With Larger Diameter Prestressing Wires
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Topics: Prestressed concrete, Prisms (Optics), Wire, Concretes, Finite element analysis, Bonding, Compression, Cylinders, Damage, Modeling
Proceedings Papers

Finite Element Analysis of Spike Failure in Elastic Fastening Systems for Wood Ties

Hailing Yu, Shushu Liu
Proc. ASME. JRC2019, 2019 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A003, April 9–12, 2019
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2019-1235
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2019-1235
View Paper titled, Finite Element Analysis of Spike Failure in Elastic Fastening Systems for Wood Ties
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Topics: Failure, Finite element analysis, Wood products, Steel, Failure mechanisms, Damage, Yield strength, Computer software, Deformation, Elasticity
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Studying the Effect of Tangential Forces on Rolling Contact Fatigue in Rails Considering Microstructure

Mohamad Ghodrati, Mehdi Ahmadian, Reza Mirzaeifar
Proc. ASME. JRC2019, 2019 Joint Rail Conference, V001T10A003, April 9–12, 2019
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2019-1279
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2019-1279
View Paper titled, Studying the Effect of Tangential Forces on Rolling Contact Fatigue in Rails Considering Microstructure
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Topics: Fatigue, Rails, Rolling contact, Fracture (Materials), Traction, Stress, Crystals, Cycles, Damage, Finite element model
Proceedings Papers

Smart Rail: Rail Integrity and Occupancy Monitoring Using Fiber Optic Technology

Frank J. Smith
Proc. ASME. JRC2019, 2019 Joint Rail Conference, V001T03A001, April 9–12, 2019
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2019-1216
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2019-1216
View Paper titled, Smart Rail: Rail Integrity and Occupancy Monitoring Using Fiber Optic Technology
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Topics: Fibers, Rails, Trains, Vehicles, Circuits, Damage, Gages, Hardware, Plates (structures), Separation (Technology)
Proceedings Papers

Novel Insights for Railroad Maintenance Using Big Data Analytics

Naji Albakay, Michael Hempel, Hamid Sharif
Proc. ASME. JRC2018, 2018 Joint Rail Conference, V001T06A017, April 18–20, 2018
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2018-6242
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6242
View Paper titled, 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
Proceedings Papers

Locomotive Crash Energy Management Coupling Tests

Patricia Llana, Karina Jacobsen
Proc. ASME. JRC2018, 2018 Joint Rail Conference, V001T02A014, April 18–20, 2018
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2018-6243
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6243
View Paper titled, Locomotive Crash Energy Management Coupling Tests
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Topics: Energy management, Locomotives, Stress, Trains, Vehicles, Collisions (Physics), Automobiles, Crashworthiness, Damage, Design
Proceedings Papers

Fitness-for-Service Assessment of Passenger Railcars and Trucks

Andrew Smyth, Kevin Carmody, Derek Maier
Proc. ASME. JRC2018, 2018 Joint Rail Conference, V001T02A005, April 18–20, 2018
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2018-6147
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6147
View Paper titled, 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
Proceedings Papers

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

Aref Shafiei Dastgerdi, Kyle Riding, Robert J. Peterman, B. Terry Beck
Proc. ASME. JRC2018, 2018 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A012, April 18–20, 2018
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2018-6177
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6177
View Paper titled, 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)