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Experimental Flexural Testing of Virgin and Post-Service Concrete Monoblock Tie for Computational Tool Development

Yu-Szu Chen, Robert J. Peterman, Christopher A. Jones
Proc. ASME. JRC2022, 2022 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A003, April 20–21, 2022
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2022-78213
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2022-78213
View Paper titled, Experimental Flexural Testing of Virgin and Post-Service Concrete Monoblock Tie for Computational Tool Development
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Topics: Concretes, Testing, Rails, Stress, Deflection, Design, Fracture (Materials), Prestressed concrete, ASTM International, Boundary-value problems
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Development and Verification of a Moment-Curvature Based Railroad Tie Analysis Program

Yu-Szu Chen, Christopher A. Jones, Robert J. Peterman
Proc. ASME. JRC2022, 2022 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A008, April 20–21, 2022
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2022-79590
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2022-79590
View Paper titled, Development and Verification of a Moment-Curvature Based Railroad Tie Analysis Program
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Topics: Concretes, Crack propagation, Cracking (Materials), Deflection, Design, Dimensions, Finite element analysis, Flexural behavior, Fracture (Process), Geometry
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Effect of Strand Indentation Types on the Development Length and Flexural Capacity of Concrete Railroad Ties Made With Different Prestressing Strands

Amir Farid Momeni, Robert J. Peterman, B. Terry Beck, Chih-Hang John Wu
Proc. ASME. JRC2019, 2019 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A001, April 9–12, 2019
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2019-1233
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2019-1233
View Paper titled, Effect of Strand Indentation Types on the Development Length and Flexural Capacity of Concrete Railroad Ties Made With Different Prestressing Strands
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Topics: Concretes, Railroad ties, Prisms (Optics), Stress, Wire, Deflection, Failure, Bonding, Cements (Adhesives), Compressive strength
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Modeling the Thermo-Structural Response of Railcar Floor Assemblies During Standard Fire Resistance Tests

Christian Rippe, Anil Kapahi, Brian Lattimer
Proc. ASME. JRC2018, 2018 Joint Rail Conference, V001T06A016, April 18–20, 2018
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2018-6241
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6241
View Paper titled, 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
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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
Proc. ASME. JRC2016, 2016 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A020, April 12–15, 2016
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2016-5776
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5776
View Paper titled, 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
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Parametric Study of Influence of Structure Stiffness and Vehicle Characteristics on Dynamic Amplification

John A. Lobo, David McCune
Proc. ASME. JRC2016, 2016 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A004, April 12–15, 2016
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2016-5717
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5717
View Paper titled, Parametric Study of Influence of Structure Stiffness and Vehicle Characteristics on Dynamic Amplification
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Topics: Stiffness, Vehicles, Bridges (Structures), Light rail vehicles, Rails, Trains, Automobiles, Concretes, Deflection, Pavement live loads
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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
Proc. ASME. JRC2016, 2016 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A014, April 12–15, 2016
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2016-5751
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5751
View Paper titled, 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
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Estimating Deterioration in the Concrete Tie-Ballast Interface Based on Vertical Tie Deflection Profile: A Numerical Study

Hailing Yu
Proc. ASME. JRC2016, 2016 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A024, April 12–15, 2016
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2016-5783
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5783
View Paper titled, 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)
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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
Proc. ASME. JRC2016, 2016 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A016, April 12–15, 2016
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2016-5761
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5761
View Paper titled, 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
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Effect of Prestressing Wire Indentation Type on the Development Length and Flexural Capacity of Pretensioned Concrete Crossties

Amir Farid Momeni, Robert J. Peterman, B. Terry Beck, Chih-Hang John Wu, Naga Narendra B. Bodapati
Proc. ASME. JRC2015, 2015 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A026, March 23–26, 2015
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2015-5739
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2015-5739
View Paper titled, Effect of Prestressing Wire Indentation Type on the Development Length and Flexural Capacity of Pretensioned Concrete Crossties
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Topics: Concretes, Wire, Prisms (Optics), Stress, Deflection, Railroad ties, Arches, Bonding, Cements (Adhesives), Compressive strength
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Hertzian Contact Stress Modeling in Railway Bearings for Assorted Load Conditions and Geometries

Michael A. Mason, Charles P. Cartin, Parham Shahidi, Mark W. Fetty, Brent M. Wilson
Proc. ASME. JRC2014, 2014 Joint Rail Conference, V001T02A014, April 2–4, 2014
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2014-3846
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2014-3846
View Paper titled, Hertzian Contact Stress Modeling in Railway Bearings for Assorted Load Conditions and Geometries
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Topics: Bearings, Modeling, Railroads, Stress, Rolling contact, Tapered roller bearings, Finite element analysis, Heat, Rails, Bearing design
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Spectrum Analysis of Railroad Track With Hanging Tie Problem

Yin Gao, Hai Huang
Proc. ASME. JRC2014, 2014 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A012, April 2–4, 2014
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2014-3755
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2014-3755
View Paper titled, Spectrum Analysis of Railroad Track With Hanging Tie Problem
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Topics: Emission spectroscopy, Railroads, Spectroscopy, Deflection, Maintenance, Pavement live loads, Rails
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Lateral Impact of Railroad Bridges With Hybrid Composite Beams: Finite Element Modeling and Preliminary Dynamic Behavior Study of HCB

Yuan Jing, Z. John Ma, Richard M. Bennett, David B. Clarke
Proc. ASME. JRC2014, 2014 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A007, April 2–4, 2014
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2014-3739
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2014-3739
View Paper titled, Lateral Impact of Railroad Bridges With Hybrid Composite Beams: Finite Element Modeling and Preliminary Dynamic Behavior Study of HCB
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Topics: Bridges (Structures), Composite building materials, Finite element analysis, Modeling, Railroads, Fiber reinforced plastics, Vehicles, Compression, Concretes, Shells
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Analysis of Minimum Rail Size in Heavy Axle Load Environment

David Y. Jeong, A. Benjamin Perlman
Proc. ASME. JRC2013, 2013 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A001, April 15–18, 2013
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2013-2401
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2013-2401
View Paper titled, Analysis of Minimum Rail Size in Heavy Axle Load Environment
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Topics: Rails, Stress, Fracture (Materials), Failure, Metal fatigue, Bending (Stress), Deflection, Trains, Wheels
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Direct Fixation Fastener (DFF) Spacing and Stiffness Design

Nazmul Hasan
Proc. ASME. JRC2011, 2011 Joint Rail Conference, 11-17, March 16–18, 2011
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2011-56008
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2011-56008
View Paper titled, Direct Fixation Fastener (DFF) Spacing and Stiffness Design
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Topics: Design, Fasteners, Stiffness, Springs, Vibration, Noise (Sound), Concrete slabs, Damping, Deflection, Rails
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Modeling Structural Flexibility in Railroad Vehicle Systems

Cheta Rathod, Ahmed A. Shabana
Proc. ASME. JRC2010, 2010 Joint Rail Conference, Volume 2, 179-189, April 27–29, 2010
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2010-36188
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2010-36188
View Paper titled, Modeling Structural Flexibility in Railroad Vehicle Systems
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Topics: Modeling, Railroads, Vehicles, Rails, Interpolation, Deformation, Finite element analysis, Geometry, Computer software, Vehicle dynamics
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Case Studies Determining the Effects of Track Stiffness on Vehicle Dynamics

Sheng Lu, Haoliang Duan, Curt Greisen, Shane Farritor, Richard Arnold, Cory Hogan, Matthew Dick, Mahmood Fateh, Gary Carr
Proc. ASME. JRC2010, 2010 Joint Rail Conference, Volume 2, 145-154, April 27–29, 2010
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2010-36124
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2010-36124
View Paper titled, Case Studies Determining the Effects of Track Stiffness on Vehicle Dynamics
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Topics: Stiffness, Vehicle dynamics, Vehicles, Simulation, Wheels, Geometry, Rails, Stress, Automobiles, Computer software
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Track Substructure Design Methodology and Data

Theodore R. Sussmann, James P. Hyslip
Proc. ASME. JRC2010, 2010 Joint Rail Conference, Volume 1, 369-376, April 27–29, 2010
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2010-36232
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2010-36232
View Paper titled, Track Substructure Design Methodology and Data
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Topics: Design methodology, Design, Maintenance, Materials properties, Railroads, Construction, Deflection, Engineers, Failure, High speed rail
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Influencing Factors of Dynamic Performance of Jointless Turnout on Bridge in High-Speed Railway

R. Chen, P. Wang, X. P. Chen
Proc. ASME. JRC2010, 2010 Joint Rail Conference, Volume 1, 197-202, April 27–29, 2010
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2010-36114
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2010-36114
View Paper titled, Influencing Factors of Dynamic Performance of Jointless Turnout on Bridge in High-Speed Railway
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Topics: Bridges (Structures), High speed rail, Rails, Stress, Trains, Deformation, Dynamic response, Girders, Vibration, Wheels
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Cyclic Loading Tests of Concrete Sleepers With Varying Ballast Condition

Antti Nurmikolu, Olli Kerokoski, Tommi Rantala, Tuomo Viitala
Proc. ASME. JRC2010, 2010 Joint Rail Conference, Volume 1, 257-265, April 27–29, 2010
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2010-36147
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2010-36147
View Paper titled, Cyclic Loading Tests of Concrete Sleepers With Varying Ballast Condition
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Topics: Concretes, Gravel, Bending (Stress), Railroads, Rocks, Stress, Building renovation, Civil engineering, Deflection, Displacement