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Results of a Diesel Multiple Unit Fuel Tank Blunt Impact Test

Karina Jacobsen, Michael Carolan
Proc. ASME. JRC2017, 2017 Joint Rail Conference, V001T02A004, April 4–7, 2017
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2017-2248
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2017-2248
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Topics: Diesel, Fuel storage, Impact testing, Buckling, Deformation, Finite element analysis, Finite element model, Locomotives, Collisions (Physics), Crashworthiness
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Non-Contact Ultrasonic Guided Wave Inspection of Rails: Next Generation Approach

Stefano Mariani, Thompson V. Nguyen, Xuan Zhu, Simone Sternini, Francesco Lanza di Scalea, Mahmood Fateh, Robert Wilson
Proc. ASME. JRC2016, 2016 Joint Rail Conference, V001T06A011, April 12–15, 2016
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2016-5771
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5771
View Paper titled, Non-Contact Ultrasonic Guided Wave Inspection of Rails: Next Generation Approach
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Topics: Guided wave ultrasonic testing, Rails, Engineering prototypes, Algorithms, Signals, Simulation, Filtration, Flaw detection, Impedance (Electricity), Industrial research
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Results of a Conventional Fuel Tank Blunt Impact Test

Karina Jacobsen, Michael Carolan
Proc. ASME. JRC2015, 2015 Joint Rail Conference, V001T06A015, March 23–26, 2015
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2015-5759
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2015-5759
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Topics: Fuel storage, Impact testing, Locomotives, Deformation, Design, Failure, Finite element analysis, Finite element model, Rails, Buckling
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Study on Improving Rail Energy Efficiency (E2): Best Practices and Strategies

Aviva Brecher, Melissa Shurland
Proc. ASME. JRC2015, 2015 Joint Rail Conference, V001T07A001, March 23–26, 2015
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2015-5621
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2015-5621
View Paper titled, Study on Improving Rail Energy Efficiency (E2): Best Practices and Strategies
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Topics: Energy efficiency, Rails, Sustainability, Fuels, Railroads, Locomotives, Air pollution, Biodiesel, Cities, Computer software
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Crippling Test of a Budd M-1 Passenger Railcar: Test and Analysis Results

Michael Carolan, Benjamin Perlman, David Tyrell, Jeff Gordon
Proc. ASME. JRC2014, 2014 Joint Rail Conference, V001T06A013, April 2–4, 2014
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2014-3824
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2014-3824
View Paper titled, Crippling Test of a Budd M-1 Passenger Railcar: Test and Analysis Results
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Topics: Accidents, Automobiles, Buckling, Collisions (Physics), Damage, Energy management, Finite element analysis, Finite element model, Industrial research, Railroads
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Conventional Fuel Tank Blunt Impact Tests: Test and Analysis Results

Karina Jacobsen, Michael Carolan, Benjamin Perlman
Proc. ASME. JRC2014, 2014 Joint Rail Conference, V001T02A008, April 2–4, 2014
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2014-3786
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2014-3786
View Paper titled, Conventional Fuel Tank Blunt Impact Tests: Test and Analysis Results
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Topics: Fuel storage, Impact testing, Deformation, Dynamic testing (Materials), Computers, Locomotives, Accidents, Crashworthiness, Damage, Diamonds
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Effect of Dynamic Envelope Pavement Markings on Vehicle Driver Behavior at a Highway-Rail Grade Crossing

Scott Gabree, Stephanie Chase, Marco daSilva
Proc. ASME. JRC2014, 2014 Joint Rail Conference, V001T06A005, April 2–4, 2014
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2014-3744
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2014-3744
View Paper titled, Effect of Dynamic Envelope Pavement Markings on Vehicle Driver Behavior at a Highway-Rail Grade Crossing
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Topics: Highways, Pavement, Rails, Vehicles, Transportation systems, Collisions (Physics), Gates (Closures), Industrial research, Railroads, Risk
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Rail Temperature Prediction Model and Heat Slow Order Management

Radim Bruzek, Larry Biess, Leopold Kreisel, Leith Al-Nazer
Proc. ASME. JRC2014, 2014 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A014, April 2–4, 2014
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2014-3767
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2014-3767
View Paper titled, Rail Temperature Prediction Model and Heat Slow Order Management
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Topics: Heat, Rails, Temperature, Railroads, Buckling, Risk, Safety, Weather forecasting, Industrial research, Sensors
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Field Testing of Prototype Systems for the Non-Destructive Measurement of the Neutral Temperature of Railroad Tracks

Robert Phillips, Francesco Lanza di Scalea, Claudio Nucera, Mahmood Fateh, John Choros
Proc. ASME. JRC2014, 2014 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A005, April 2–4, 2014
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2014-3735
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2014-3735
View Paper titled, Field Testing of Prototype Systems for the Non-Destructive Measurement of the Neutral Temperature of Railroad Tracks
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Topics: Engineering prototypes, Railroads, Temperature, Testing, Rails, Industrial research, Buckling, Construction, Data acquisition, Economics
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FRA Autonomous Track Geometry Measurement System Technology Development: Past, Present, and Future

Soheil Saadat, Cameron Stuart, Gary Carr, James Payne
Proc. ASME. JRC2014, 2014 Joint Rail Conference, V001T05A002, April 2–4, 2014
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2014-3860
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2014-3860
View Paper titled, FRA Autonomous Track Geometry Measurement System Technology Development: Past, Present, and Future
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Topics: Geometry, Measurement systems, Technology development, Inspection, Maintenance, Industrial research, Safety, Engineering prototypes, Governments, Life cycle costing
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Finite Element Analysis and Full-Scale Testing of Locomotive Crashworthy Components

Patricia Llana, Richard Stringfellow, Ronald Mayville
Proc. ASME. JRC2013, 2013 Joint Rail Conference, V001T02A014, April 15–18, 2013
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2013-2546
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2013-2546
View Paper titled, Finite Element Analysis and Full-Scale Testing of Locomotive Crashworthy Components
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Topics: Crashworthiness, Finite element analysis, Locomotives, Testing, Trains, Collisions (Physics), Deformation, Design, Rails, Vehicles
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CBTC/ERTMS/PTC Convergence

David Chabanon
Proc. ASME. JRC2013, 2013 Joint Rail Conference, V001T03A005, April 15–18, 2013
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2013-2447
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2013-2447
View Paper titled, CBTC/ERTMS/PTC Convergence
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Topics: Communications based train control, Rails, Railroads, Traffic, Cities, Decision making, Density, Industrial research, Life cycle costing, Rail transportation
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Fuel Tank Integrity Research: Fuel Tank Analyses and Test Plans

Karina Jacobsen, Patricia Llana, Michael Carolan, Laura Sullivan
Proc. ASME. JRC2013, 2013 Joint Rail Conference, V001T02A002, April 15–18, 2013
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2013-2425
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2013-2425
View Paper titled, Fuel Tank Integrity Research: Fuel Tank Analyses and Test Plans
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Topics: Fuel storage, Collisions (Physics), Dynamic testing (Materials), Accidents, Crashworthiness, Deformation, Design, Locomotives, Stress, Engineering design processes
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Development and Implementation of a Trespass Location Severity Analysis on a Commuter Rail Right of Way

Marco daSilva
Proc. ASME. JRC2013, 2013 Joint Rail Conference, V001T06A008, April 15–18, 2013
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2013-2532
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2013-2532
View Paper titled, Development and Implementation of a Trespass Location Severity Analysis on a Commuter Rail Right of Way
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Topics: Rails, Risk, Algorithms, Hazard analysis, Hazards, Railroads, Resolution (Optics), Safety, Teams, Industrial research
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Development of Rail Temperature Predictions to Minimize Risk of Track Buckle Derailments

Radim Bruzek, Larry Biess, Leith Al-Nazer
Proc. ASME. JRC2013, 2013 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A007, April 15–18, 2013
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2013-2451
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2013-2451
View Paper titled, Development of Rail Temperature Predictions to Minimize Risk of Track Buckle Derailments
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Topics: Rails, Risk, Temperature, Buckling, Railroads, Weather forecasting, Industrial research, Safety, Sensors, Transportation systems
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Prototype Design of an Engineer Collision Protection System

Michelle P. Muhlanger, Kristine Severson, Benjamin Perlman, Anand Prabhakaran, Som P. Singh, Anand R. Vithani
Proc. ASME. JRC2012, 2012 Joint Rail Conference, 623-633, April 17–19, 2012
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2012-74073
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74073
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Topics: Collisions (Physics), Design, Engineering prototypes, Engineers, Airbags, Knee, Computers, Honeycomb structures, Locomotives, Manufacturing
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Driver Behavior Analysis Using Vehicle Safety Systems’ Field Operational Test Data

Tashi Ngamdung, Marco daSilva
Proc. ASME. JRC2012, 2012 Joint Rail Conference, 663-670, April 17–19, 2012
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2012-74088
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74088
View Paper titled, Driver Behavior Analysis Using Vehicle Safety Systems’ Field Operational Test Data
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Topics: Safety, Vehicles, Highways, Rails, Industrial research, Railroads, Road safety, Transportation systems
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Crippling Test of a Budd Pioneer Passenger Car

Michael Carolan, Benjamin Perlman, David Tyrell
Proc. ASME. JRC2012, 2012 Joint Rail Conference, 225-235, April 17–19, 2012
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2012-74087
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74087
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Topics: Automobiles, Stress, Finite element analysis, Testing, Collisions (Physics), Displacement, Finite element model, Railroads, Rails, Safety
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Development of a Portable Internal 3D Rail Flaw Imaging System

Soheil Saadat, Amaury Rolin, Stanley Radzevicius, Leith Al-Nazer, Gary Carr
Proc. ASME. JRC2012, 2012 Joint Rail Conference, 141-146, April 17–19, 2012
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2012-74159
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74159
View Paper titled, Development of a Portable Internal 3D Rail Flaw Imaging System
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Topics: Imaging, Rails, Inspection, Railroads, Sensors, Vehicles, Engineering prototypes, Failure, Fracture (Materials), Industrial research
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Feasibility of a Variable-Directivity Locomotive Horn

Jason C. Ross, Basant K. Parida, Abdullatif K. Zaouk, Grant S. Nash, Swamidas K. (John) Punwani
Proc. ASME. JRC2012, 2012 Joint Rail Conference, 653-662, April 17–19, 2012
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2012-74086
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74086
View Paper titled, Feasibility of a Variable-Directivity Locomotive Horn
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Topics: Locomotives, Noise (Sound), Trains, Acoustics, Highways, Industrial research, Rails, Signals, Depth sounding, Design