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Numerical Simulation of Train-Track Switch Interactions in the Presence of Surface Rail Defects for Determining Physical Sensor Placement for Structural Health Monitoring

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Nikhil Pillai, Jou-Yi Shih, Clive Roberts
Proc. ASME. JRC2022, 2022 Joint Rail Conference, V001T07A003, April 20–21, 2022
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2022-79455
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2022-79455
View Paper titled, Numerical Simulation of Train-Track Switch Interactions in the Presence of Surface Rail Defects for Determining Physical Sensor Placement for Structural Health Monitoring
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Topics: Computer simulation, Rails, Sensor placement, Structural health monitoring, Switches, Trains
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Battery Electric Rail Technology Review - A Technical and Operational Assessment. Current Status, Challenges and Perspectives

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Fábio C. Barbosa
Proc. ASME. JRC2022, 2022 Joint Rail Conference, V001T05A002, April 20–21, 2022
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2022-78133
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2022-78133
View Paper titled, Battery Electric Rail Technology Review - A Technical and Operational Assessment. Current Status, Challenges and Perspectives
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Topics: Batteries, Emissions, Rails, Electrification, Density, Locomotives, Diesel, Energy efficiency, Traffic, Automobiles
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Smart Switch: The Application of Fiber Optic Continuous Strain Sensing to the Railroad Turnouts

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Frank J. Smith, Faeze Ghofrani
Proc. ASME. JRC2022, 2022 Joint Rail Conference, V001T09A009, April 20–21, 2022
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2022-80438
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2022-80438
View Paper titled, Smart Switch: The Application of Fiber Optic Continuous Strain Sensing to the Railroad Turnouts
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Topics: Fibers, Railroads, Rails, Switches
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Evaluating Passenger Railway Ride Quality Over Long Distances Using Smartphones

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Ngoan Tien Do, Parisa Haji Abdulrazagh, Mustafa Gül, Michael T. Hendry, Alireza Roghani, Elton Toma
Proc. ASME. JRC2020, 2020 Joint Rail Conference, V001T08A011, April 20–22, 2020
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2020-8093
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2020-8093
View Paper titled, Evaluating Passenger Railway Ride Quality Over Long Distances Using Smartphones
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Topics: Railroads, Stiffness, Vibration, Bridges (Structures), Rails, Sensors, Switches, Trains
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Fuel Cell Rail Technology Review: A Tool for an Autonomous Rail Electrifying Strategy

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Fábio C. Barbosa
Proc. ASME. JRC2019, 2019 Joint Rail Conference, V001T07A001, April 9–12, 2019
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2019-1223
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2019-1223
View Paper titled, Fuel Cell Rail Technology Review: A Tool for an Autonomous Rail Electrifying Strategy
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Topics: Fuel cells, Rails, Fuel cell technology, Diesel, Emissions, Locomotives, Rail vehicles, Batteries, Fuels, Hydrogen
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The Creation of Cab Signaling

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John Hofbauer
Proc. ASME. JRC2019, 2019 Joint Rail Conference, V001T11A001, April 9–12, 2019
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2019-1314
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2019-1314
View Paper titled, The Creation of Cab Signaling
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Topics: Rail transportation, Railroads, Rails, Separation (Technology), Signals, Switches, Testing, Trains
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Providing Cyber Situational Awareness (CSA) for PTC Using a Distributed IDS System (DIDS)

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Satish Kolli, Joshua Lilly, Duminda Wijesekera
Proc. ASME. JRC2018, 2018 Joint Rail Conference, V001T03A004, April 18–20, 2018
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2018-6142
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6142
View Paper titled, Providing Cyber Situational Awareness (CSA) for PTC Using a Distributed IDS System (DIDS)
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Topics: Collisions (Physics), Computer security, Computer software, Control systems, Design, Engineering prototypes, Hazards, Locomotives, Railroads, Rails
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Classification of Rail Switch Data Using Machine Learning Techniques

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Kaylen J. Bryan, Mitchell Solomon, Emily Jensen, Christina Coley, Kailas Rajan, Charlie Tian, Nenad Mijatovic, James M. Kiss, Benjamin Lamoureux, Pierre Dersin, Anthony O. Smith, Adrian M. Peter
Proc. ASME. JRC2018, 2018 Joint Rail Conference, V001T04A005, April 18–20, 2018
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2018-6175
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6175
View Paper titled, Classification of Rail Switch Data Using Machine Learning Techniques
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Topics: Machine learning, Rails, Switches, Artificial neural networks, Deformation, Electromagnetic scattering, Failure, Maintenance, Radiation scattering, Railroads
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Secure Intelligent Radio for Trains (SIRT)

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K. R. Damindra S. Bandara, Satish Kolli, Duminda Wijesekara
Proc. ASME. JRC2017, 2017 Joint Rail Conference, V001T03A004, April 4–7, 2017
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2017-2243
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2017-2243
View Paper titled, Secure Intelligent Radio for Trains (SIRT)
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Topics: Trains, Engines, Railroads, Switches, Design, Electromagnetic noise, Engineering prototypes, Reliability, Safety, Security
Proceedings Papers

Onboard Energy Storage System: Ground Fault Detection and Protection

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Jason Krause, John McPhee
Proc. ASME. JRC2017, 2017 Joint Rail Conference, V001T09A006, April 4–7, 2017
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2017-2290
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2017-2290
View Paper titled, Onboard Energy Storage System: Ground Fault Detection and Protection
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Topics: Energy storage, Flaw detection, Traction, Vehicles, Currents, Streetcars, Automotive design, Capacitors, Chain, Circuits
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NYCT Solid State Interlocking (SSI) Safety Certification

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Sofia K. Georgiadis, William Parrella, George Hacken
Proc. ASME. JRC2016, 2016 Joint Rail Conference, V001T06A003, April 12–15, 2016
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2016-5726
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5726
View Paper titled, NYCT Solid State Interlocking (SSI) Safety Certification
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Topics: Safety, Computer software, Design, Hardware, Signals, Circuits, Cycles, Failure mechanisms, Hazard analysis, Machinery
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Three-Point Contact Study of a Wheelset and Rails

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Behrooz Fallahi, Chao Pan
Proc. ASME. JRC2016, 2016 Joint Rail Conference, V001T10A001, April 12–15, 2016
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2016-5722
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5722
View Paper titled, Three-Point Contact Study of a Wheelset and Rails
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Topics: Rails, Wheelsets, Algebra, Switches
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Multi-Tiered Cognitive Radio Network for Positive Train Control Operations

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K. R. Damindra S. Bandara, Anthony P. Melaragno, Duminda Wijesekara, Paulo Costa
Proc. ASME. JRC2016, 2016 Joint Rail Conference, V001T03A002, April 12–15, 2016
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2016-5784
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5784
View Paper titled, Multi-Tiered Cognitive Radio Network for Positive Train Control Operations
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Topics: Trains, Safety, Engines, Security, Collisions (Physics), Computation, Computer software, Control equipment, Design, Dynamics (Mechanics)
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A Spatial Geometry Approach to Variable Cross-Section Rail Modeling: Application to Switches and Turnouts

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Martin B. Hamper, Conrad Ruppert, Jr., Cheng Wei, Ahmed A. Shabana
Proc. ASME. JRC2014, 2014 Joint Rail Conference, V001T02A006, April 2–4, 2014
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2014-3763
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2014-3763
View Paper titled, A Spatial Geometry Approach to Variable Cross-Section Rail Modeling: Application to Switches and Turnouts
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Topics: Geometry, Modeling, Rails, Switches, Vehicles, B-splines, Computer-aided design, Dynamics (Mechanics), Finite element analysis, Multibody systems
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Recommended Maintenance Practices for Stray Current Corrosion on DC Electrified Systems

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Kelvin Zan, Vish Mawley, Moises Ramos, Sarvjit Singh
Proc. ASME. JRC2014, 2014 Joint Rail Conference, V001T09A001, April 2–4, 2014
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2014-3712
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2014-3712
View Paper titled, Recommended Maintenance Practices for Stray Current Corrosion on DC Electrified Systems
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Topics: Corrosion, Maintenance, Rails, Railroads, Cathodic protection, Brakes, Bridges (Structures), Cables, Currents, Dust
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Load Power Quality Characteristics of Trains With Switch-Type Converters and the Impact to AC Electrified Traction Power Systems

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Bih-Yuan Ku, Yen-Chun Chen, Guan-Ru Chen, Ming-Jan Ko
Proc. ASME. JRC2014, 2014 Joint Rail Conference, V001T09A004, April 2–4, 2014
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2014-3810
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2014-3810
View Paper titled, Load Power Quality Characteristics of Trains With Switch-Type Converters and the Impact to AC Electrified Traction Power Systems
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Topics: Power systems (Machinery), Stress, Switches, Traction, Trains, Filters, Flow (Dynamics), Computation, Filtration, Simulation results
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Prediction of Railroad Track Foundation Defects Using Wavelets

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Kuya Takami, Saied Taheri, Mehdi Taheri, Tomonari Furukawa
Proc. ASME. JRC2013, 2013 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A008, April 15–18, 2013
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2013-2456
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2013-2456
View Paper titled, Prediction of Railroad Track Foundation Defects Using Wavelets
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Topics: Railroads, Wavelets, Rails, Algorithms, Signals, Simulation, Accelerometers, Damage, Flaw detection, Fracture (Materials)
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Use of Archard’s Wear Law for the Calculation of Uniform Wheel Wear of High Tonnage Freight Vehicles

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Carlos Casanueva, Per-Anders Jönsson, Sebastian Stichel
Proc. ASME. JRC2013, 2013 Joint Rail Conference, V001T02A013, April 15–18, 2013
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2013-2545
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2013-2545
View Paper titled, Use of Archard’s Wear Law for the Calculation of Uniform Wheel Wear of High Tonnage Freight Vehicles
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Topics: Vehicles, Wear, Wheels, Engineering simulation, Rails, Simulation, Brakes, Curve negotiation, Damage, Gears
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A Review of Current Standards and Codes for Maximum Permissible Rail Voltage Rise on Direct Current Traction Power Systems

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R. W. Benjamin Stell
Proc. ASME. JRC2011, 2011 Joint Rail Conference, 165-171, March 16–18, 2011
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2011-56121
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2011-56121
View Paper titled, A Review of Current Standards and Codes for Maximum Permissible Rail Voltage Rise on Direct Current Traction Power Systems
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Topics: Engineering standards, Power systems (Machinery), Rails, Traction, Design, Circuits, Flow (Dynamics), Resistors, Safety, Clamps (Tools)
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Improved Performance Track Components for Heavy Axle Loads and High Speed Rail

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David D. Davis, Joseph LoPresti, Semih Kalay
Proc. ASME. JRC2010, 2010 Joint Rail Conference, Volume 1, 359-367, April 27–29, 2010
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2010-36222
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2010-36222
View Paper titled, Improved Performance Track Components for Heavy Axle Loads and High Speed Rail
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Topics: High speed rail, Stress, Traffic, Railroads, Rails, Durability, Industrial research, Reliability, Safety, Switches