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Parameters Affecting Lateral Track Strength After Surfacing

Stephen Wilk
Proc. ASME. JRC2022, 2022 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A005, April 20–21, 2022
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2022-78724
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2022-78724
View Paper titled, Parameters Affecting Lateral Track Strength After Surfacing
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Topics: Buckling, Density, Particulate matter, Rails, Risk, Risk assessment, Stability, Temperature, Testing, Transportation systems
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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
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Monitoring and Detecting Fouled Ballast Using Forward-Looking Infrared Radiometer (FLIR) Aerial Technology: Possibilities and Limitations

Yongwen Tan, Yang Chen, Andrew W. Peterson, Mehdi Ahmadian
Proc. ASME. JRC2019, 2019 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A019, April 9–12, 2019
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2019-1327
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2019-1327
View Paper titled, Monitoring and Detecting Fouled Ballast Using Forward-Looking Infrared Radiometer (FLIR) Aerial Technology: Possibilities and Limitations
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Topics: Imaging, Particulate matter, Railroads, Temperature, Testing, Trucks, Unmanned aerial vehicles, Water
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Laboratory Evaluation of Naturally Abraded Ballast Behavior and Properties

A. K. Rohrman, C. L. Ho
Proc. ASME. JRC2018, 2018 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A019, April 18–20, 2018
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2018-6206
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6206
View Paper titled, Laboratory Evaluation of Naturally Abraded Ballast Behavior and Properties
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Topics: Abrasion, Deformation, Density, Dynamic testing (Materials), Granular materials, Mechanical properties, Particulate matter, Railroads, Rails, Rocks
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Railway Ballast Strength and Permeability Affecting Track Performance Under Dry and Wet Conditions

Issam Qamhia, Maximilian Orihuela, Scott Schmidt, Erol Tutumluer, Maziar Moaveni, Colin Basye, Dingqing Li
Proc. ASME. JRC2018, 2018 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A021, April 18–20, 2018
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2018-6256
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6256
View Paper titled, Railway Ballast Strength and Permeability Affecting Track Performance Under Dry and Wet Conditions
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Topics: Permeability, Railroads, Shear strength, Testing, Trains, Abrasion, Density, Drainage, Dynamic testing (Materials), Flow (Dynamics)
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Simulating Ballast Breakage Under Repeated Loading Using the Discrete Element Method

Beema Dahal, S. M. Naziur Mahmud, Debakanta Mishra
Proc. ASME. JRC2018, 2018 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A003, April 18–20, 2018
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2018-6117
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6117
View Paper titled, Simulating Ballast Breakage Under Repeated Loading Using the Discrete Element Method
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Topics: Discrete element methods, Bond strength, Particulate matter, Railroads, Stress, Computer simulation, Cycles, Deformation, Drainage, Particle size
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Ballast Support Condition Affecting Crosstie Performance Investigated Through Discrete Element Method

Wenting Hou, Bin Feng, Wei Li, Erol Tutumluer
Proc. ASME. JRC2018, 2018 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A022, April 18–20, 2018
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2018-6258
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6258
View Paper titled, Ballast Support Condition Affecting Crosstie Performance Investigated Through Discrete Element Method
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Topics: Discrete element methods, Particulate matter, Pressure, Stress, Engineering simulation, Simulation, Rails, Aggregates (Building materials), Concretes, Geometry
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Development of ‘Coarse to Fine Ratio’ As a New Gradation Parameter to Study Ballast Packing

S. M. Naziur Mahmud, Debakanta Mishra
Proc. ASME. JRC2018, 2018 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A004, April 18–20, 2018
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2018-6125
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6125
View Paper titled, Development of ‘Coarse to Fine Ratio’ As a New Gradation Parameter to Study Ballast Packing
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Topics: Packing (Shipments), Packings (Cushioning), Particulate matter, Railroads, Shear strength, Classification, Computer simulation, Construction, Design, Discrete element methods
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Bearing Grease Degradation Related to Water and Roller Bluing

Dustin Clasby, Monique Stewart
Proc. ASME. JRC2018, 2018 Joint Rail Conference, V001T06A003, April 18–20, 2018
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2018-6136
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6136
View Paper titled, Bearing Grease Degradation Related to Water and Roller Bluing
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Topics: Bearings, Rollers, Water, Lubrication, Wear, Heat, Steel, Testing, ASTM International, Bearing steel
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Advances in Filtration in Automatic Lube Oil Filters

Ian Stanley, Stefan Schmitz
Proc. ASME. JRC2018, 2018 Joint Rail Conference, V001T02A004, April 18–20, 2018
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2018-6135
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6135
View Paper titled, Advances in Filtration in Automatic Lube Oil Filters
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Topics: Filters, Filtration, Engines, Flow (Dynamics), Locomotives, Particulate matter, Wire, Design, Diesel, Pumps
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Effect of Geogrid Inclusion on Ballast Resilient Modulus: The Concept of ‘Geogrid Gain Factor’

S. M. Naziur Mahmud, Debakanta Mishra, David O. Potyondy
Proc. ASME. JRC2018, 2018 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A005, April 18–20, 2018
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2018-6126
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6126
View Paper titled, Effect of Geogrid Inclusion on Ballast Resilient Modulus: The Concept of ‘Geogrid Gain Factor’
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Topics: Construction, Cycles, Design, Discrete element methods, Modeling, Particle size, Particulate matter, Railroads, Shear strength, Stress
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Simulating Fouling Material Transport in Ballast

Yu Qian, Shengwei Zhu, Yi Wang, Dimitris C. Rizos
Proc. ASME. JRC2018, 2018 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A016, April 18–20, 2018
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2018-6187
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6187
View Paper titled, Simulating Fouling Material Transport in Ballast
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Topics: Algorithms, Coal, Computational fluid dynamics, Contamination, Drainage, Dust, Fluid dynamics, Load bearing capacity, Locomotives, Mechanical behavior
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Probabilistic Analysis of Flying Ballast on High-Speed Rail Lines

Jieyi Deng, Guoqing Jing, Xiang Liu
Proc. ASME. JRC2017, 2017 Joint Rail Conference, V001T06A005, April 4–7, 2017
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2017-2236
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2017-2236
View Paper titled, Probabilistic Analysis of Flying Ballast on High-Speed Rail Lines
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Topics: High speed rail, Probability, Safety, Accounting, Damage, Flight, Modeling, Particulate matter, Risk, Risk assessment
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LNG Use in Freight Rail Industry as an Economic and Environmental Driver: A Technical, Operational and Economic Assessment

Fábio C. Barbosa
Proc. ASME. JRC2017, 2017 Joint Rail Conference, V001T07A003, April 4–7, 2017
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2017-2233
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2017-2233
View Paper titled, LNG Use in Freight Rail Industry as an Economic and Environmental Driver: A Technical, Operational and Economic Assessment
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Topics: Economic analysis, Liquefied natural gas, Rails, Locomotives, Diesel, Fuels, Engines, Natural gas, Emissions, Nitrogen oxides
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Effect of Particle Size and Shape Characteristics on Ballast Shear Strength: A Numerical Study Using the Direct Shear Test

Debakanta Mishra, S. M. Naziur Mahmud
Proc. ASME. JRC2017, 2017 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A014, April 4–7, 2017
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2017-2322
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2017-2322
View Paper titled, Effect of Particle Size and Shape Characteristics on Ballast Shear Strength: A Numerical Study Using the Direct Shear Test
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Topics: Particle size, Shapes, Shear (Mechanics), Shear strength, Railroads, Computer simulation, Particulate matter, Discrete element methods, Stress, Construction
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Behavior of Geogrid-Reinforced Railroad Ballast Particles Under Different Loading Configurations During Initial Compaction Phase

Shushu Liu, Hai Huang, Tong Qiu
Proc. ASME. JRC2017, 2017 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A002, April 4–7, 2017
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2017-2218
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2017-2218
View Paper titled, Behavior of Geogrid-Reinforced Railroad Ballast Particles Under Different Loading Configurations During Initial Compaction Phase
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Topics: Compacting, Particulate matter, Railroads, Rails, Stress, Construction, Displacement, Maintenance, Railroad construction, Rotation
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Effectiveness of Chemical Grouting and Stone Blowing as Remedial Measures to Mitigate Differential Movement at Railroad Track Transitions

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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Study on Ballast Particle Movement at Different Locations Beneath Crosstie Using “SmartRock”

Shushu Liu, Hai Huang, Tong Qiu, Yin Gao
Proc. ASME. JRC2016, 2016 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A013, April 12–15, 2016
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2016-5749
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5749
View Paper titled, Study on Ballast Particle Movement at Different Locations Beneath Crosstie Using “SmartRock”
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Topics: Particulate matter, Rotation, Rails, Shapes, Accelerometers, Compacting, Computers, Damage, Degrees of freedom, Geometry
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Moisture Effects on Degraded Ballast Shear Strength Behavior

Yu Qian, Debakanta Mishra, Erol Tutumluer, Youssef M. A. Hashash, Jamshid Ghaboussi
Proc. ASME. JRC2016, 2016 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A034, April 12–15, 2016
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2016-5840
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5840
View Paper titled, Moisture Effects on Degraded Ballast Shear Strength Behavior
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Topics: Shear strength, Abrasion, Drainage, Particulate matter, Stress, Traffic, Coal, Contamination, Dust, Soil
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Laboratory Development and Testing of “SmartRock” for Railroad Ballast Using Discrete Element Modeling

Shushu Liu, Hai Huang, Tong Qiu
Proc. ASME. JRC2015, 2015 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A019, March 23–26, 2015
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2015-5694
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2015-5694
View Paper titled, Laboratory Development and Testing of “SmartRock” for Railroad Ballast Using Discrete Element Modeling
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Topics: Modeling, Railroads, Testing, Particulate matter, Trains, Shapes, Traffic, Accelerometers, Dynamic response, Engineering simulation