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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
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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
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Field Investigation of Broken Cut Spikes on Elastic Fasteners Using Instrumented Spikes at FAST

Yin Gao, Mike McHenry, Megan Brice, Jay Baillargeon
Proc. ASME. JRC2020, 2020 Joint Rail Conference, V001T08A005, April 20–22, 2020
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2020-8057
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2020-8057
View Paper titled, Field Investigation of Broken Cut Spikes on Elastic Fasteners Using Instrumented Spikes at FAST
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Topics: Fasteners, Testing, Railroads, Fatigue limit, Screws, Stress, Transportation systems, Bending (Stress), Computer simulation, Failure mechanisms
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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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Efficient Reliability-Based Design Tool for Reinforced Earth Retaining Walls of Heavy Haul Railway Considering Internal Failure Modes

Biao Hu, Zhe Luo, Carlton L. Ho, Youwen Wang
Proc. ASME. JRC2018, 2018 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A001, April 18–20, 2018
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2018-6110
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6110
View Paper titled, Efficient Reliability-Based Design Tool for Reinforced Earth Retaining Walls of Heavy Haul Railway Considering Internal Failure Modes
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Topics: Design, Failure mechanisms, Railroads, Reliability, Retaining walls, Failure, Probability, Steel, Strips, Event history analysis
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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
Proc. ASME. JRC2018, 2018 Joint Rail Conference, V001T06A009, April 18–20, 2018
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2018-6191
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6191
View Paper titled, 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
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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
Proc. ASME. JRC2018, 2018 Joint Rail Conference, V001T06A013, April 18–20, 2018
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2018-6224
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6224
View Paper titled, 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
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Failure Analysis of LNG Rail Locomotives

Chris B. LaFleur, Alice B. Muna, Katrina M. Groth, Matthew St. Pierre, Melissa Shurland
Proc. ASME. JRC2017, 2017 Joint Rail Conference, V001T06A010, April 4–7, 2017
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2017-2275
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2017-2275
View Paper titled, Failure Analysis of LNG Rail Locomotives
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Topics: Failure analysis, Liquefied natural gas, Locomotives, Rails, Hazards, Failure mechanisms, Risk, Failure mode and effects analysis, Maintenance, Natural gas
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NYCT Solid State Interlocking (SSI) Safety Certification

Sofia K. Georgiadis, William Parrella, George Hacken
Proc. ASME. JRC2016, 2016 Joint Rail Conference, V001T06A003, April 12–15, 2016
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2016-5726
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5726
View Paper titled, NYCT Solid State Interlocking (SSI) Safety Certification
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Topics: Safety, Computer software, Design, Hardware, Signals, Circuits, Cycles, Failure mechanisms, Hazard analysis, Machinery
Proceedings Papers

Finite Element Bond Models for Seven-Wire Prestressing Strands in Concrete Crossties

Hailing Yu, David Jeong
Proc. ASME. JRC2015, 2015 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A030, March 23–26, 2015
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2015-5758
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2015-5758
View Paper titled, Finite Element Bond Models for Seven-Wire Prestressing Strands in Concrete Crossties
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Topics: Concretes, Finite element analysis, Wire, Bonding, Displacement, Adhesives, Deformation, Failure mechanisms, Manufacturing, Prisms (Optics)
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Application of Fault Tree Analysis for Signaling Systems

Sofia K. Georgiadis
Proc. ASME. JRC2015, 2015 Joint Rail Conference, V001T06A010, March 23–26, 2015
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2015-5708
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2015-5708
View Paper titled, Application of Fault Tree Analysis for Signaling Systems
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Topics: Aerospace industry, Defense industry, Design, Failure analysis, Failure mechanisms, Failure mode and effects analysis, Formal methods, Hazards, Maintenance, Safety
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Maintaining and Improving Amtrak’s Acela Fleet With Intelligent Data

Lamont B. Ward, David P. Byrne
Proc. ASME. JRC2015, 2015 Joint Rail Conference, V001T02A004, March 23–26, 2015
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2015-5632
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2015-5632
View Paper titled, Maintaining and Improving Amtrak’s Acela Fleet With Intelligent Data
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Topics: Computer software, Databases, Failure mechanisms, Filters, High speed rail, Maintenance, Maintenance engineering, Reliability
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Analysis of the Relationship Between Rail Seat Load Distribution and Rail Seat Deterioration in Concrete Crossties

Matthew Greve, Marcus S. Dersch, J. Riley Edwards, Christopher P. L. Barkan, Jose Mediavilla, Brent M. Wilson
Proc. ASME. JRC2014, 2014 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A016, April 2–4, 2014
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2014-3775
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2014-3775
View Paper titled, Analysis of the Relationship Between Rail Seat Load Distribution and Rail Seat Deterioration in Concrete Crossties
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Topics: Concretes, Rails, Stress, Failure mechanisms, Abrasion, Cracking (Materials), Damage, Design, Erosion, Fracture (Process)
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Engineering Studies on Joint Bar Integrity: Part I — Field Surveys and Observed Failure Modes

David Y. Jeong, Radim Bruzek, Ali Tajaddini
Proc. ASME. JRC2014, 2014 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A001, April 2–4, 2014
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2014-3706
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2014-3706
View Paper titled, Engineering Studies on Joint Bar Integrity: Part I — Field Surveys and Observed Failure Modes
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Topics: Failure mechanisms, Finite element analysis, Inspection, Railroads, Rails, Teams, Transportation systems
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Laboratory and Field Investigation of the Rail Pad Assembly Mechanistic Behavior

Thiago B. do Carmo, J. Riley Edwards, Ryan G. Kernes, Bassem O. Andrawes, Chris P. L. Barkan
Proc. ASME. JRC2014, 2014 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A020, April 2–4, 2014
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2014-3784
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2014-3784
View Paper titled, Laboratory and Field Investigation of the Rail Pad Assembly Mechanistic Behavior
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Topics: Manufacturing, Rails, Stress, Design, Displacement, Failure mechanisms, Concretes, Maintenance, Cycles, Deformation
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Analysis of the Lateral Load Path in Concrete Crosstie Fastening Systems

Brent Williams, J. Riley Edwards, Ryan G. Kernes, Christopher P. L. Barkan
Proc. ASME. JRC2014, 2014 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A011, April 2–4, 2014
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2014-3754
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2014-3754
View Paper titled, Analysis of the Lateral Load Path in Concrete Crosstie Fastening Systems
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Topics: Concretes, Stress, Design, Failure, Trains, Wheels, Failure mechanisms, Instrumentation, Rails
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Relays to Processors at the Port Authority Trans-Hudson

Stuart A. Landau, Daniel J. Reitz
Proc. ASME. JRC2013, 2013 Joint Rail Conference, V001T03A002, April 15–18, 2013
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2013-2424
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2013-2424
View Paper titled, Relays to Processors at the Port Authority Trans-Hudson
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Topics: Computer programming, Design, Electronic systems, Failure mechanisms, Maintenance, Railroads, Rails, Redundancy (Engineering), Regulations, Signals
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Railroad Tie Responses to Directly Applied Rail Seat Loading in Ballasted Tracks: A Computational Study

Hailing Yu, David Jeong
Proc. ASME. JRC2012, 2012 Joint Rail Conference, 123-132, April 17–19, 2012
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2012-74149
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74149
View Paper titled, Railroad Tie Responses to Directly Applied Rail Seat Loading in Ballasted Tracks: A Computational Study
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Topics: Railroad ties, Rails, Concretes, Wood products, Failure, Modeling, Elasticity, Plasticity, Pressure, Stress
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Collection of Freight Car Load Environment Data

John Coulborn, David Cackovic, Roger Sims, Kevin Koch
Proc. ASME. JRC2011, 2011 Joint Rail Conference, 189-200, March 16–18, 2011
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2011-56005
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2011-56005
View Paper titled, Collection of Freight Car Load Environment Data
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Topics: Freight cars, Stress, Transportation systems, Failure mechanisms, Fatigue, Fatigue damage, Fatigue life, Railroads, Roads
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Emerging Condition Monitoring Technologies for Railway Track Components and Special Trackwork

Luis Fernando Molina Camargo, J. Riley Edwards, Christopher P. L. Barkan
Proc. ASME. JRC2011, 2011 Joint Rail Conference, 151-158, March 16–18, 2011
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2011-56113
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2011-56113
View Paper titled, Emerging Condition Monitoring Technologies for Railway Track Components and Special Trackwork
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Topics: Condition monitoring, Railroads, Inspection, Maintenance, Defect analysis, Failure mechanisms, Safety, Traffic, Transportation systems