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Simulation-Based Framework to Evaluate the Accident Performance of Novel Railroad Tank Cars

Paul Gharzouzi, Steven W. Kirkpatrick, Leandro Iannacone, Paolo Gardoni, Chen-Yu Lin, Todd Treichel, Chris P. L. Barkan
Proc. ASME. JRC2024, 2024 Joint Rail Conference, V001T05A005, May 13–15, 2024
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2024-125352
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2024-125352
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Topics: Accidents, Finite element analysis, Railway tank cars, Safety, Simulation, Trains
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Advanced Modelling and Performance Evaluation of Hydrogen-Powered Heavy Haul Locomotive

Maksym Spiryagin, Frank Szanto, Kevin Oldknow, Peter Wolfs, Valentyn Spiryagin, Sanjar Ahmad, Qing Wu, Esteban Bernal, Colin Cole, Tim Mcsweeney
Proc. ASME. JRC2022, 2022 Joint Rail Conference, V001T05A001, April 20–21, 2022
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2022-78005
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2022-78005
View Paper titled, Advanced Modelling and Performance Evaluation of Hydrogen-Powered Heavy Haul Locomotive
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Topics: Batteries, Hydrogen, Locomotives, Modeling, Performance evaluation, Power systems (Machinery), Simulation, Traction, Trains
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A Method for High Fidelity Simulations of Railway Virtual Coupling

Qing Wu, Xiaohua Ge, Colin Cole, Maksym Spiryagin
Proc. ASME. JRC2022, 2022 Joint Rail Conference, V001T03A002, April 20–21, 2022
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2022-77987
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2022-77987
View Paper titled, A Method for High Fidelity Simulations of Railway Virtual Coupling
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Topics: Railroads, Simulation, Trains, Vehicles, Computers, Control algorithms, Dynamics (Mechanics), Braking, Rails, Safety
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Estimating Uncertainties in Concrete Monoblock Railroad Tie Flexural Behavior Through Monte Carlo Simulation

Yu-Szu Chen, Christopher Jones, Robert Peterman
Proc. ASME. JRC2022, 2022 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A004, April 20–21, 2022
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2022-78215
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2022-78215
View Paper titled, Estimating Uncertainties in Concrete Monoblock Railroad Tie Flexural Behavior Through Monte Carlo Simulation
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Topics: Concretes, Flexural behavior, Railroad ties, Simulation, Uncertainty
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Friction-Slip Curves – The Pathway From Twin-Disc Tribo Measurements to Full-Scale Locomotive Multibody Simulations

Esteban Bernal, Maksym Spiryagin, Sebastian Stichel, Nicola Bosso, Roger Lewis, Christopher Bosomworth, Qing Wu, Colin Cole
Proc. ASME. JRC2022, 2022 Joint Rail Conference, V001T07A005, April 20–21, 2022
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2022-84111
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2022-84111
View Paper titled, Friction-Slip Curves – The Pathway From Twin-Disc Tribo Measurements to Full-Scale Locomotive Multibody Simulations
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Topics: Disks, Friction, Locomotives, Machinery, Simulation, Traction
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A Mini-Network Simulation Approach to Investigate the Capacity and Safety Aspects of National Rail Network

Hamed Pouryousef, Monique Stewart, Som P. Singh, Anand Prabhakaran
Proc. ASME. JRC2021, 2021 Joint Rail Conference, V001T04A002, April 20–21, 2021
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2021-58525
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2021-58525
View Paper titled, A Mini-Network Simulation Approach to Investigate the Capacity and Safety Aspects of National Rail Network
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Topics: Braking, Rails, Safety, Simulation, Trains
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Multiscale Simulation-Based Mixed Train Derailment Analysis: A Case Study

Yi Wang, Steven Nich, Kyle Mulligan, Kevin Oldknow, G. Gary Wang
Proc. ASME. JRC2021, 2021 Joint Rail Conference, V001T10A001, April 20–21, 2021
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2021-58311
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2021-58311
View Paper titled, Multiscale Simulation-Based Mixed Train Derailment Analysis: A Case Study
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Topics: Simulation, Trains
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Secondary Impact Protection for Locomotive Engineers – Improved Airbag Design

Jeffrey Gordon, Florentina M. Gantoi, Som P. Singh, Anand Prabhakaran
Proc. ASME. JRC2021, 2021 Joint Rail Conference, V001T06A003, April 20–21, 2021
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2021-58523
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2021-58523
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Topics: Airbags, Design, Engineers, Locomotives, Knee, Wounds, Engineering simulation, Motor vehicles, Railroads, Safety
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An Evaluation of Derailment Mechanics and Derailment Analysis Methodologies

Steven W. Kirkpatrick
Proc. ASME. JRC2021, 2021 Joint Rail Conference, V001T06A004, April 20–21, 2021
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2021-58527
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2021-58527
View Paper titled, An Evaluation of Derailment Mechanics and Derailment Analysis Methodologies
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Topics: Automobiles, Automotive design, Brakes, Braking, Collisions (Physics), Delays, Finite element analysis, Finite element model, Geometry, Materials properties
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Hybrid Rail Technology Review: an Intermediate Pathway For Electrifying the Freight and Commuter Rail Sector - a Technical and Operational Assessment

Fábio C. Barbosa
Proc. ASME. JRC2021, 2021 Joint Rail Conference, V001T07A001, April 20–21, 2021
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2021-58271
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2021-58271
View Paper titled, Hybrid Rail Technology Review: an Intermediate Pathway For Electrifying the Freight and Commuter Rail Sector - a Technical and Operational Assessment
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Topics: Emissions, Energy storage, Rails, Engines, Density, Traction, Electric motors, Internal combustion engines, Kinetic energy, Bridges (Structures)
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Improving Fidelity of Energy Management Software Testing Through Hierarchical Clustering of Train Consist Data

Bradford Aiken, Keith W. Wait
Proc. ASME. JRC2020, 2020 Joint Rail Conference, V001T03A008, April 20–22, 2020
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2020-8113
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2020-8113
View Paper titled, Improving Fidelity of Energy Management Software Testing Through Hierarchical Clustering of Train Consist Data
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Topics: Computer software, Energy management, Machine learning, Railroads, Testing, Trains, Algorithms, Brakes, Classification, Control systems
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Probabilistic Fatigue Crack Growth of Detail Fractures in Different Rail Steels

David Y. Jeong, Pawel Woelke
Proc. ASME. JRC2020, 2020 Joint Rail Conference, V001T08A008, April 20–22, 2020
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2020-8077
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2020-8077
View Paper titled, Probabilistic Fatigue Crack Growth of Detail Fractures in Different Rail Steels
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Topics: Engineering simulation, Fatigue cracks, Fracture (Materials), Fracture (Process), Rails, Simulation, Steel
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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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Simulation Evaluation of Fouled Ballast Thermal Characteristics

Yongwen Tan, Yang Chen, Sayed-Mohammad Hosseini, Mehdi Ahmadian
Proc. ASME. JRC2020, 2020 Joint Rail Conference, V001T03A006, April 20–22, 2020
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2020-8048
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2020-8048
View Paper titled, Simulation Evaluation of Fouled Ballast Thermal Characteristics
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Topics: Heat transfer, Railroads, Simulation
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Simulation of Heavy Haul Train Energy Consumption With Locomotive Adhesion Model

Qing Wu, Maksym Spiryagin, Colin Cole
Proc. ASME. JRC2020, 2020 Joint Rail Conference, V001T02A003, April 20–22, 2020
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2020-8019
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2020-8019
View Paper titled, Simulation of Heavy Haul Train Energy Consumption With Locomotive Adhesion Model
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Topics: Adhesion, Dynamics (Mechanics), Energy consumption, Locomotives, Simulation, Traction, Trains
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Research on Simulation of Resilient Wheel Dynamometer

Zhang Jimin, Wan Jingyuan, Li Wen, Zhong Xujie, Zhou Hechao, Qi Yuan, Hou Chuanlun
Proc. ASME. JRC2020, 2020 Joint Rail Conference, V001T13A007, April 20–22, 2020
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2020-8069
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2020-8069
View Paper titled, Research on Simulation of Resilient Wheel Dynamometer
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Topics: Dynamometers, Simulation, Wheels, Wheelsets, Rails, Calibration, Force measurement, Damage, Locomotives, Vehicles
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Effects of Non-Hertzian Contact Models on Derailment Simulation

Qinghua Guan, Binbin Liu, Stefano Bruni
Proc. ASME. JRC2020, 2020 Joint Rail Conference, V001T13A009, April 20–22, 2020
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2020-8074
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2020-8074
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Topics: Rails, Simulation, Wheels
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Simulation of the Thermal Effects on Engineered Polymer Composite Ties

Yin Gao, Mike McHenry
Proc. ASME. JRC2019, 2019 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A017, April 9–12, 2019
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2019-1299
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2019-1299
View Paper titled, Simulation of the Thermal Effects on Engineered Polymer Composite Ties
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Topics: Polymer composites, Simulation, Temperature effects, Gages, Temperature, Testing, Wood products, Bending (Stress), Computer simulation, Sunlight
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Use of Alternative Crash Pulses for Interior Fixture Design Within CEM-Equipped Passenger Rail Cars

Benjamin Spears, Eloy Martinez
Proc. ASME. JRC2019, 2019 Joint Rail Conference, V001T02A005, April 9–12, 2019
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2019-1307
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2019-1307
View Paper titled, Use of Alternative Crash Pulses for Interior Fixture Design Within CEM-Equipped Passenger Rail Cars
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Topics: Automobiles, Design, Rails, Simulation, Accidents, Energy management, Fittings, Modeling
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Train-Induced Load Effects on the Thermal Track Buckling

Giovanni Pio Pucillo
Proc. ASME. JRC2019, 2019 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A014, April 9–12, 2019
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2019-1276
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2019-1276
View Paper titled, Train-Induced Load Effects on the Thermal Track Buckling
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Topics: Buckling, Stress, Trains, Trucks, Finite element model, Rails, Temperature, Explosives, Railway vehicles, Sensitivity analysis