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A Hybrid Rail Surface Spot Irregularities (RSSI) Detection Algorithm Based on Onboard Measurements

Reza Naseri, Brennan L. Gedney, Hossein Asgari, Dimitris C. Rizos
Proc. ASME. JRC2024, 2024 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A010, May 13–15, 2024
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2024-126071
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2024-126071
View Paper titled, A Hybrid Rail Surface Spot Irregularities (RSSI) Detection Algorithm Based on Onboard Measurements
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Topics: Algorithms, Damage, Rails, Wavelets, Contamination, Dimensions, Maintenance, Noise (Sound), Trains
Proceedings Papers

Effects of Lading Conditions on Puncture Resistance and Release Probability of HAZMAT Tank Cars

Steven W. Kirkpatrick
Proc. ASME. JRC2024, 2024 Joint Rail Conference, V001T05A003, May 13–15, 2024
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2024-122799
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2024-122799
View Paper titled, Effects of Lading Conditions on Puncture Resistance and Release Probability of HAZMAT Tank Cars
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Topics: Probability, Railway tank cars, Safety, Hazards, Shells, Pressure, Rail transportation, Regulations, Crude oil, Design
Proceedings Papers

Performance of a Mobile, Non-Contacting, Reference-Free Prototype System for RNT and Rail Stress Measurements

Dimitris C. Rizos, Brittany Stinson, Caio Penna, Brennan Gedney, Reza Naseri
Proc. ASME. JRC2024, 2024 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A012, May 13–15, 2024
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2024-129734
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2024-129734
View Paper titled, Performance of a Mobile, Non-Contacting, Reference-Free Prototype System for RNT and Rail Stress Measurements
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Topics: Engineering prototypes, Rails, Stress
Proceedings Papers

Investigating the Use of B-Spline Signature Responses to Detect Internal Rail Defects

Brennan L. Gedney, Reza Naseri, Dimitris C. Rizos
Proc. ASME. JRC2024, 2024 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A006, May 13–15, 2024
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2024-124287
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2024-124287
View Paper titled, Investigating the Use of B-Spline Signature Responses to Detect Internal Rail Defects
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Topics: B-splines, Rails
Proceedings Papers

Feature Extraction From Vibration Signature Required From Railroad Bearing Onboard Condition Monitoring Sensor Modules

Kevin Quaye, Ping Xu, Dimah Dera, Heinrich Foltz, Constantine Tarawneh, Alberto Diaz
Proc. ASME. JRC2024, 2024 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A013, May 13–15, 2024
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2024-130045
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2024-130045
View Paper titled, Feature Extraction From Vibration Signature Required From Railroad Bearing Onboard Condition Monitoring Sensor Modules
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Topics: Bearings, Condition monitoring, Feature extraction, Machine learning, Railroads, Sensors, Spectral energy distribution, Vibration, Algorithms, Trains
Proceedings Papers

Why CBTC at Metro?: A Technical Case Study

John Hofbauer, Narayana Sundaram
Proc. ASME. JRC2024, 2024 Joint Rail Conference, V001T03A003, May 13–15, 2024
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2024-125798
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2024-125798
View Paper titled, Why CBTC at Metro?: A Technical Case Study
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Topics: Communications based train control, Doors, Rails, Reliability, Safety, Trains
Proceedings Papers

Automatic Assessment of Rail Squat Defects by Sensor Fusion

Antonio Scalera, Luca Carotti, Pasquale Antuofermo, Pietro Pace, Alan Calegari
Proc. ASME. JRC2024, 2024 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A014, May 13–15, 2024
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2024-130067
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2024-130067
View Paper titled, Automatic Assessment of Rail Squat Defects by Sensor Fusion
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Topics: Machinery, Rails, Sensors
Proceedings Papers

Finite Element Analysis of Crack Growth in Steel Rails Subjected to Non-Uniform Residual Stresses: Shelling to Detail Fracture

Sena Kizildemir, Herman F. Nied
Proc. ASME. JRC2024, 2024 Joint Rail Conference, V001T02A001, May 13–15, 2024
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2024-122015
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2024-122015
View Paper titled, Finite Element Analysis of Crack Growth in Steel Rails Subjected to Non-Uniform Residual Stresses: Shelling to Detail Fracture
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Topics: Finite element analysis, Fracture (Materials), Rails, Residual stresses, Rollers, Steel, Stress
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Managing Hi-Railer Set-on and Set-Off in a Train Control System Using Axle Counters

Kenneth Diemunsch, Alyssa Walker
Proc. ASME. JRC2024, 2024 Joint Rail Conference, V001T03A001, May 13–15, 2024
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2024-122074
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2024-122074
View Paper titled, Managing Hi-Railer Set-on and Set-Off in a Train Control System Using Axle Counters
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Topics: Control systems, Trains, Communications based train control, Rails, Vehicles, Maintenance, Design, Highways, Roads, Storage
Proceedings Papers

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

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
Proceedings Papers

AI-Enabled Vibration Sensing System for Early Detection of Trains at Active Highway-Rail Grade Crossings

Mohsen Amjadian, Md Masnun Rahman, Constantine Tarawneh, Valik Villarreal, Dylan Rocha
Proc. ASME. JRC2024, 2024 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A008, May 13–15, 2024
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2024-124517
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2024-124517
View Paper titled, AI-Enabled Vibration Sensing System for Early Detection of Trains at Active Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
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Topics: Highways, Machine learning, Rails, Sensors, Trains, Vibration
Proceedings Papers

Hydrogen Powered Rail Traction Technology Review - The Pathways to Reduce the Rail Environmental Footprint

Fábio C. Barbosa
Proc. ASME. JRC2024, 2024 Joint Rail Conference, V001T02A003, May 13–15, 2024
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2024-124729
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2024-124729
View Paper titled, Hydrogen Powered Rail Traction Technology Review - The Pathways to Reduce the Rail Environmental Footprint
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Topics: Fuel cells, Hydrogen, Internal combustion engines, Propulsion, Rails, Traction
Proceedings Papers

Evaluating the Use of Surface Wave Ultrasonics for Near-Surface Rolling Contact Fatigue Depth Characterization

Zhen (Lisa) Li, Kevin Oldknow, Henry Brunskill
Proc. ASME. JRC2024, 2024 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A007, May 13–15, 2024
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2024-124371
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2024-124371
View Paper titled, Evaluating the Use of Surface Wave Ultrasonics for Near-Surface Rolling Contact Fatigue Depth Characterization
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Topics: Fatigue, Inspection, Rails, Rolling contact, Surface waves (Fluid), Ultrasonics
Proceedings Papers

Review of Passenger Railroad EMU and MU Rolling Stock in the US and Canada – Part I, New York State Region

Brian P. Donohue
Proc. ASME. JRC2024, 2024 Joint Rail Conference, V001T07A001, May 13–15, 2024
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2024-122275
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2024-122275
View Paper titled, Review of Passenger Railroad EMU and MU Rolling Stock in the US and Canada – Part I, New York State Region
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Topics: Railroads, Automobiles, Rail vehicles, Rails, Design, Vehicles, Buses, Engineering disciplines, Innovation, Inventions
Proceedings Papers

Rapid Rail Transit (Metro) System. Implementation and Expansion Technical and Operational Challenges Review - The D.C. Metrorail Case Study

Fábio C. Barbosa
Proc. ASME. JRC2024, 2024 Joint Rail Conference, V001T06A001, May 13–15, 2024
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2024-124681
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2024-124681
View Paper titled, Rapid Rail Transit (Metro) System. Implementation and Expansion Technical and Operational Challenges Review - The D.C. Metrorail Case Study
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Topics: Rail transportation, Cities, Subways, Design, Mechanical admittance, Rails, Economics , Electrification, Service life (Equipment), Sustainability
Proceedings Papers

Passenger Railcar Production in North America: Rationalization and Standardization

Stuart F. Trout
Proc. ASME. JRC2024, 2024 Joint Rail Conference, V001T02A004, May 13–15, 2024
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2024-125411
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2024-125411
View Paper titled, Passenger Railcar Production in North America: Rationalization and Standardization
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Topics: Automobiles, Automotive design, Buses, Locomotives, Manufacturing systems, Railroad passenger cars, Rails, Subways, Traction, Trains
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Development of Rail Anchor Testing Through Literature Review of CWR Buckling Resistance Evaluation

Juan Rodriguez, Siang Zhou, Constantine M. Tarawneh, Alberto Sanchez, Teresa Salazar-Flores, Mustapha Rahmaninezhad, Hameem Gorabi
Proc. ASME. JRC2024, 2024 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A002, May 13–15, 2024
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2024-122151
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2024-122151
View Paper titled, Development of Rail Anchor Testing Through Literature Review of CWR Buckling Resistance Evaluation
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Topics: Buckling, Rails, Testing
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Evaluating the Puncture Resistance of the DOT-113 Tank Car for Liquified Natural Gas Service

Steven W. Kirkpatrick
Proc. ASME. JRC2024, 2024 Joint Rail Conference, V001T05A012, May 13–15, 2024
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2024-130035
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2024-130035
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Topics: Liquefied natural gas, Railway tank cars, Safety, Rails, Regulations, Hazardous substances, Hazards, Accidents, Governments, Impact testing
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Challenges and Solutions of Track Circuits in Rail Transit Systems

John Hofbauer, Ephinos Asfaw
Proc. ASME. JRC2024, 2024 Joint Rail Conference, V001T03A005, May 13–15, 2024
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2024-130095
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2024-130095
View Paper titled, Challenges and Solutions of Track Circuits in Rail Transit Systems
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Topics: Circuits, Rail transportation, Rails, Trains, Signals, Maintenance, Engineers, Failure, Flow (Dynamics), Inspection
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Optimized Vibration-Based Health Metrics for Freight Rail Bearings

Jeffery Pams, Constantine Tarawneh, Dylan Rocha, Brent Wilson, Lee Cantu, Hashem Alkhaldi, Alberto Diaz
Proc. ASME. JRC2024, 2024 Joint Rail Conference, V001T05A010, May 13–15, 2024
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2024-129917
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2024-129917
View Paper titled, Optimized Vibration-Based Health Metrics for Freight Rail Bearings
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Topics: Bearings, Fatigue, Maintenance, Rails, Regression analysis, Vibration