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Topics: Aluminum , Chemistry , Design , Finite element analysis , Mechanical properties , Melting , Molybdenum , Rail wheels , Steel , Ultrasonic testing

Equations of Motion for Train Derailment Dynamics

D. Y. Jeong, M. L. Lyons, O. Orringer, A. B. Perlman

RTD 2007; 21-27https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2007-46009

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View Articletitled, Equations of Motion for Train Derailment Dynamics

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Topics: Dynamics (Mechanics) , Equations of motion , Trains , Automobiles , Differential equations , Performance , Rails , Computer software , Computers , Dynamic analysis

Analyses of Full-Scale Tank Car Shell Impact Tests

Y. H. Tang, H. Yu, J. E. Gordon, M. Priante, D. Y. Jeong, D. C. Tyrell, A. B. Perlman

RTD 2007; 29-37https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2007-46010

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View Articletitled, Analyses of Full-Scale Tank Car Shell Impact Tests

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Topics: Impact testing , Railway tank cars , Shells , Finite element analysis , Collisions (Physics) , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Automobiles , Collapse , Computer software , Modeling

A New Approach for Noise and Vibration Control in Locomotive Cabs

Timothy P. Harrigan, Gopal Samavedam, S. K. Punwani

RTD 2007; 39-42https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2007-46011

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View Articletitled, A New Approach for Noise and Vibration Control in Locomotive Cabs

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Topics: Locomotives , Noise (Sound) , Vibration control , Vibration , Resonance , Noise control , Dampers , Fatigue , Inertia (Mechanics) , Springs

Improved Tank Car Safety Research

David Tyrell, David Jeong, Karina Jacobsen, Eloy Martinez

RTD 2007; 43-52https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2007-46013

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View Articletitled, Improved Tank Car Safety Research

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Topics: Railway tank cars , Safety , Accidents , Design , Hazardous substances , Collisions (Physics) , Railroads , Impact testing , Modeling , Pacific Ocean

An Innovative Quasi-Continuous Power Transmission System

Asghar Nasr, Yasser Jafari Jozani, Mehrdad Zoroufi

RTD 2007; 53-58https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2007-46014

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View Articletitled, An Innovative Quasi-Continuous Power Transmission System

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Topics: Adhesion , Design , Diesel , Energy dissipation , Gears , Locomotives , Maintenance , Manufacturing , Motors , Pins (Engineering)

Developing Strategies for Maintaining Tank Car Integrity During Train Accidents

David Tyrell, Karina Jacobsen, Brandon Talamini, Michael Carolan

RTD 2007; 59-68https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2007-46015

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View Articletitled, Developing Strategies for Maintaining Tank Car Integrity During Train Accidents

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Topics: Accidents , Railway tank cars , Trains , Stress , Conceptual design , Design , Railroads , Shells , Absorption , Collisions (Physics)

Onboard Locomotive Exhaust Emissions Measurement

David C. Brabb, Anand R. Vithani, S. K. Punwani

RTD 2007; 69-75https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2007-46016

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View Articletitled, Onboard Locomotive Exhaust Emissions Measurement

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Topics: Emissions , Exhaust systems , Locomotives , Roads , Testing , Brakes , Computer software , Cycles , Diesel , Environmental Protection Agency

Dynamic Behavior of Different Wheel Profiles and Their Sensitivities to Track Characteristics

Asghar Nasr, Mahdi Mehrgou

RTD 2007; 77-86https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2007-46020

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View Articletitled, Dynamic Behavior of Different Wheel Profiles and Their Sensitivities to Track Characteristics

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Topics: Wheels , Rails , Railroads , Rail transportation , Safety , Stress , Vehicles , Wear

Flexible Wheel/Rail Contact Model for Railway Vehicle Dynamics Without Pre-Calculation

Mohammad Durali, S. Hassan Salehi, Mohammad Mehdi Jalili

RTD 2007; 87-93https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2007-46021

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View Articletitled, Flexible Wheel/Rail Contact Model for Railway Vehicle Dynamics Without Pre-Calculation

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Topics: Dynamics (Mechanics) , Rails , Railway vehicles , Wheels , Geometry , Rail vehicles , Simulation results , Vehicles

A Methodology for the Modeling of Rail Vehicles From Time Series Measurements Using Time-Delay Neural Networks

John Zolock, Robert Greif

RTD 2007; 95-104https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2007-46022

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View Articletitled, A Methodology for the Modeling of Rail Vehicles From Time Series Measurements Using Time-Delay Neural Networks

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Topics: Artificial neural networks , Delays , Modeling , Phase space , Rail vehicles , Time series , Wheels

A Novel Method for Estimating the Neutral Temperature of Continuously Welded Rail

William Shust, David Read, F. Brent Jury

RTD 2007; 105-115https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2007-46023

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View Articletitled, A Novel Method for Estimating the Neutral Temperature of Continuously Welded Rail

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Topics: Rails , Temperature , Compression , Engineering mechanics , Fasteners , Friction , Modeling , Railroads , String , Tension

Increase of Railway Transportation Safety by a New Method of Determination of Wheel Pair and Rail Wear and Damage

Nikoloz Mgebrishvili, Marina Tatanashvili, Tengiz Nadiradze, Ketevan Kekelia

RTD 2007; 117-121https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2007-46024

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View Articletitled, Increase of Railway Transportation Safety by a New Method of Determination of Wheel Pair and Rail Wear and Damage

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Topics: Damage , Rail transportation , Rails , Safety , Wear , Wheels , Railroads , Automatic control , Computers , Conceptual design

Analysis of Impact Energy to Fracture Unnotched Charpy Specimens Made From Railroad Tank Car Steel

H. Yu, D. Y. Jeong, J. E. Gordon, Y. H. Tang

RTD 2007; 123-130https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2007-46038

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View Articletitled, Analysis of Impact Energy to Fracture Unnotched Charpy Specimens Made From Railroad Tank Car Steel

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Railway tank cars , Steel , Finite element analysis , Failure , Modeling , Stress , Damage , Deformation

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Recent Research to Improve Wheel and Axle Composition, Properties and Designs

Equations of Motion for Train Derailment Dynamics

Analyses of Full-Scale Tank Car Shell Impact Tests

A New Approach for Noise and Vibration Control in Locomotive Cabs

Improved Tank Car Safety Research

An Innovative Quasi-Continuous Power Transmission System

Developing Strategies for Maintaining Tank Car Integrity During Train Accidents

Onboard Locomotive Exhaust Emissions Measurement

Dynamic Behavior of Different Wheel Profiles and Their Sensitivities to Track Characteristics

Flexible Wheel/Rail Contact Model for Railway Vehicle Dynamics Without Pre-Calculation

A Methodology for the Modeling of Rail Vehicles From Time Series Measurements Using Time-Delay Neural Networks

A Novel Method for Estimating the Neutral Temperature of Continuously Welded Rail

Increase of Railway Transportation Safety by a New Method of Determination of Wheel Pair and Rail Wear and Damage

Analysis of Impact Energy to Fracture Unnotched Charpy Specimens Made From Railroad Tank Car Steel

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