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

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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
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Toward Railway Automated Defect Detection From Onboard Data Using Deep Learning

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Milad Afzalan, Farrokh Jazizadeh, Mehdi Ahmadian
Proc. ASME. JRC2020, 2020 Joint Rail Conference, V001T08A002, April 20–22, 2020
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2020-8031
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2020-8031
View Paper titled, Toward Railway Automated Defect Detection From Onboard Data Using Deep Learning
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Topics: Flaw detection, Railroads, Time series, Data collection, Maintenance, Rails, Geometry, Instrumentation, Machine learning, Safety
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American Railroad Freight Cars: 100 Years of Progress, 1920-2020

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Shaun Richmond
Proc. ASME. JRC2020, 2020 Joint Rail Conference, V001T07A003, April 20–22, 2020
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2020-8107
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2020-8107
View Paper titled, American Railroad Freight Cars: 100 Years of Progress, 1920-2020
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Topics: Freight cars, Automobiles, Design, Construction, Computer-aided design, Engineers, Finite element analysis, Instrumentation, Rail transportation, Riveting
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Experimental Modeling of Railway Car Wheel-Forces During Turning

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Frank Otremba, José Antonio Romero Navarrete
Proc. ASME. JRC2019, 2019 Joint Rail Conference, V001T10A001, April 9–12, 2019
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2019-1219
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2019-1219
View Paper titled, Experimental Modeling of Railway Car Wheel-Forces During Turning
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Topics: Accidents, Conceptual design, Construction, Cycles, Dynamic response, Instrumentation, Modeling, Railroads, Safety, Sloshing
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Development of Laser/LED-Based Instrument for Optical Detection of Railroad Top-of-Rail (ToR) Friction Modifiers and Lubricity Conditions

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Campbell Neighborgall, Timothy Mast, Andrew Peterson, Mehdi Ahmadian, Carvel Holton
Proc. ASME. JRC2019, 2019 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A016, April 9–12, 2019
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2019-1285
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2019-1285
View Paper titled, Development of Laser/LED-Based Instrument for Optical Detection of Railroad Top-of-Rail (ToR) Friction Modifiers and Lubricity Conditions
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Topics: Friction, Instrumentation, Lasers, Railroads, Rails, Sensors, Flanges, Fluorescence, Testing, Lubricants
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An Analysis of the Efficacy of Wayside Hot-Box Detector Data

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Constantine Tarawneh, James A. Aranda, Veronica V. Hernandez, Claudia J. Ramirez
Proc. ASME. JRC2018, 2018 Joint Rail Conference, V001T02A012, April 18–20, 2018
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2018-6218
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6218
View Paper titled, An Analysis of the Efficacy of Wayside Hot-Box Detector Data
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Topics: Sensors, Bearings, Temperature, Temperature measurement, Thermocouples, Railroads, Brakes, Freight cars, Inspection, Instrumentation
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Multifunctional Coating System for Rail Track Applications

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Hao Wang, Milad Salemi, P. N. Balaguru
Proc. ASME. JRC2017, 2017 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A015, April 4–7, 2017
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2017-2323
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2017-2323
View Paper titled, Multifunctional Coating System for Rail Track Applications
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Topics: Coating processes, Coatings, Rails, Temperature, Durability, Absorption, Corrosion, Corrosion resistance, Cycles, Engineering simulation
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Quantification of Rail Displacements Under Light Rail Transit Field Loading Conditions

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Alvaro E. Canga Ruiz, Matthew V. Csenge, J. Riley Edwards, Yu Qian, Marcus S. Dersch
Proc. ASME. JRC2017, 2017 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A009, April 4–7, 2017
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2017-2277
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2017-2277
View Paper titled, Quantification of Rail Displacements Under Light Rail Transit Field Loading Conditions
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Topics: Rail transportation, Rails, Concretes, Displacement, Geometry, Instrumentation, Light rail vehicles, Railroads, Rotation, Stress
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Effectiveness of Chemical Grouting and Stone Blowing as Remedial Measures to Mitigate Differential Movement at Railroad Track Transitions

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Debakanta Mishra, Huseyin Boler, Erol Tutumluer, James P. Hyslip
Proc. ASME. JRC2016, 2016 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A030, April 12–15, 2016
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2016-5805
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5805
View Paper titled, Effectiveness of Chemical Grouting and Stone Blowing as Remedial Measures to Mitigate Differential Movement at Railroad Track Transitions
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Topics: Grouting, Railroads, Bridges (Structures), Instrumentation, Particulate matter, Deformation, Geometry, Bonding, Damping, Stiffness
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Rail Surface Measurement and Multi-Scale Modeling of Wheel-Rail Contact

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Mohammad Mehdi Alemi, Saied Taheri, Mehdi Ahmadian
Proc. ASME. JRC2016, 2016 Joint Rail Conference, V001T10A007, April 12–15, 2016
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2016-5826
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5826
View Paper titled, Rail Surface Measurement and Multi-Scale Modeling of Wheel-Rail Contact
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Topics: Multiscale modeling, Rails, Wheels, Friction, Fractals, Railroads, Dimensions, Adhesion, Contamination, Instrumentation
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Vibration Analysis for Improving Powertrain Design and Contact Measurements of a Roller Rig

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Milad Hosseinipour, Sajjad Z. Meymand, Mehdi Ahmadian
Proc. ASME. JRC2015, 2015 Joint Rail Conference, V001T10A002, March 23–26, 2015
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2015-5622
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2015-5622
View Paper titled, Vibration Analysis for Improving Powertrain Design and Contact Measurements of a Roller Rig
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Topics: Design, Rollers, Vibration analysis, Wheels, Rails, Disks, Dynamics (Mechanics), Rotation, Vibration, Actuators
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Heavy Haul Coal Car Wheel Load Environment: Rolling Contact Fatigue Investigation

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Sabri Cakdi, Scott Cummings, John Punwani
Proc. ASME. JRC2015, 2015 Joint Rail Conference, V001T02A005, March 23–26, 2015
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2015-5640
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2015-5640
View Paper titled, Heavy Haul Coal Car Wheel Load Environment: Rolling Contact Fatigue Investigation
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Topics: Coal, Fatigue, Rolling contact, Stress, Wheels, Damage, Trucks, Maintenance, Rails, Wear
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Accuracy Analysis of Car Body-Mounted Doppler LIDAR Technology Used to Measure Track Speed and Curvature

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Joshua Muñoz, Masood Taheri Andani, Mehdi Ahmadian
Proc. ASME. JRC2015, 2015 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A002, March 23–26, 2015
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2015-5613
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2015-5613
View Paper titled, Accuracy Analysis of Car Body-Mounted Doppler LIDAR Technology Used to Measure Track Speed and Curvature
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Topics: Accuracy and precision, Dynamic response, Failure, Geometry, Inspection, Instrumentation, Maintenance, Navigation, Railroads, Rails
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On the Application of LIDAR Sensors for Track Geometry Monitoring

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Masood Taheri Andani, Mehdi Ahmadian, Josh Munoz, Thomas O’Connor, Dong Ha
Proc. ASME. JRC2015, 2015 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A004, March 23–26, 2015
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2015-5623
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2015-5623
View Paper titled, On the Application of LIDAR Sensors for Track Geometry Monitoring
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Topics: Geometry, Sensors, Optics, Rails, Gages, Inspection, Instrumentation, Signals, Vehicles
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Strategy for Mitigating AC Voltage on Light Rail Systems’ Interactions With Utility AC Power Distribution Systems

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Manjit Singh Khalsa, Krishan Sabherwal
Proc. ASME. JRC2015, 2015 Joint Rail Conference, V001T09A004, March 23–26, 2015
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2015-5748
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2015-5748
View Paper titled, Strategy for Mitigating AC Voltage on Light Rail Systems’ Interactions With Utility AC Power Distribution Systems
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Topics: Alternating current (Electricity), Rails, Filters, Traction, Capacitors, Currents, Instrumentation, Safety, Telluric currents, Trains
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Application of PANDA and Geo-Endoscopy Techniques for Improved Assessment of Track Substructure Conditions at Railroad Bridge Approaches

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Debakanta Mishra, Jonathan Gallier, Erol Tutumluer, Younes Haddani, Roland Gourves
Proc. ASME. JRC2015, 2015 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A027, March 23–26, 2015
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2015-5744
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2015-5744
View Paper titled, Application of PANDA and Geo-Endoscopy Techniques for Improved Assessment of Track Substructure Conditions at Railroad Bridge Approaches
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Topics: Bridges (Structures), Condition monitoring, Damage, Deformation, Instrumentation, Railroads, Reliability, Testing
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Gauging of Concrete Crossties to Investigate Load Path in Laboratory and Field Testing

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Sihang Wei, Daniel A. Kuchma, J. Riley Edwards, Marcus S. Dersch, Ryan G. Kernes
Proc. ASME. JRC2014, 2014 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A027, April 2–4, 2014
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2014-3840
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2014-3840
View Paper titled, Gauging of Concrete Crossties to Investigate Load Path in Laboratory and Field Testing
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Topics: Concretes, Stress, Testing, Rails, Railroads, Strain gages, Transportation systems, Wheels, Design, Dynamic testing (Materials)
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Analysis of the Relationship Between Rail Seat Load Distribution and Rail Seat Deterioration in Concrete Crossties

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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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Conventional Fuel Tank Blunt Impact Tests: Test and Analysis Results

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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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Analysis of the Lateral Load Path in Concrete Crosstie Fastening Systems

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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