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Topics: Crashworthiness , Finite element analysis , Locomotives , Trains , Collisions (Physics) , Vehicles , Absorption , Deformation , Energy management , Finite element model

Fretting Fatigue of Axles

Daniel H. Stone

RTD 2011; 35-37https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2011-67007

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View Articletitled, Fretting Fatigue of Axles

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Topics: Corrosion , Damage , Failure , Fatigue , Fatigue cracks , Fracture (Materials) , Pipeline risers , Risers (Casting) , Stress , Wheels

Train Braking Distance Estimation Under Different Operating Conditions

Husain Ahmad, Mehdi Ahmadian

RTD 2011; 39-45https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2011-67009

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View Articletitled, Train Braking Distance Estimation Under Different Operating Conditions

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Topics: Braking , Trains , Dynamic braking , Rails , Weight (Mass) , Wheels , Brakes , Collisions (Physics) , Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Dynamic models

Occupied Volume Integrity Testing: Elastic Test Results and Analyses

Michael Carolan, Michelle Muhlanger, Benjamin Perlman, David Tyrell

RTD 2011; 47-57https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2011-67010

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View Articletitled, Occupied Volume Integrity Testing: Elastic Test Results and Analyses

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Topics: Testing , Stress , Automobiles , Railroads , Safety , Displacement , Finite element analysis , Industrial research , Boundary-value problems , Collisions (Physics)

Stress and Fatigue Analysis of a Fiberglass 3^rd Rail Support Bracket

A. Smyth, C. Winter

RTD 2011; 59-68https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2011-67011

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View Articletitled, Stress and Fatigue Analysis of a Fiberglass 3<sup>rd</sup> Rail Support Bracket

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Topics: Fatigue analysis , Glass reinforced plastics , Rails , Stress , Fatigue life , Design , Electric arcs , Fatigue failure , Fire , Public transportation

Re-Engineering Heavy Haul Turnouts for Passenger Higher Speed Rail Operations

Blaine O. Peterson

RTD 2011; 69-75https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2011-67012

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View Articletitled, Re-Engineering Heavy Haul Turnouts for Passenger Higher Speed Rail Operations

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Topics: Rails , Design , Maintenance , Switches , Construction , Gages , Kinematics , Monitoring systems , Optimization , Pressure

Assessment of Fire Hazards and Mitigation Methods in Locomotive Fuel Tanks

Basant K. Parida, James Carter, Abdullatif K. Zaouk, John Punwani

RTD 2011; 77-86https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2011-67015

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View Articletitled, Assessment of Fire Hazards and Mitigation Methods in Locomotive Fuel Tanks

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Topics: Fire , Fuel storage , Hazards , Locomotives , Fuels , Vapors , Accidents , Diesel , Leakage , Collisions (Physics)

Whole-Body Vibration in Locomotive Cabs

Amanda M. DiFiore, Abdullatif K. Zaouk, Neil J. Mansfield, S. K. John Punwani

RTD 2011; 87-96https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2011-67016

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View Articletitled, Whole-Body Vibration in Locomotive Cabs

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Topics: Locomotives , Vibration , Shock (Mechanics) , Trains , Accelerometers , Engineers , Rail vehicles , Trucks , Automobiles , Data collection

Implementation of Wireless Temperature Sensors for Continuous Condition Monitoring of Railroad Bearings

Javier A. Kypuros, Constantine M. Tarawneh, Andoni Zagouris, Sean Woods, Brent M. Wilson, Andrew Martin

RTD 2011; 97-105https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2011-67017

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View Articletitled, Implementation of Wireless Temperature Sensors for Continuous Condition Monitoring of Railroad Bearings

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Topics: Bearings , Condition monitoring , Railroads , Temperature sensors , Temperature , Data collection , Freight cars , Maintenance , Monitoring systems , Rails

Energy Harvesting Systems to Power Onboard Railroad Equipment

C. Nagode, M. Ahmadian, S. Taheri

RTD 2011; 107-113https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2011-67018

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View Articletitled, Energy Harvesting Systems to Power Onboard Railroad Equipment

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Railroads , Freight cars , Rails , Batteries , Damping , Displacement measurement , Durability , Electricity (Physics) , Engineering prototypes

Seattle Center Monorail Train Refurbishment Program

Brian P. Donohue

RTD 2011; 115-129https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2011-67021

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View Articletitled, Seattle Center Monorail Train Refurbishment Program

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Topics: Trains , Design , Transportation systems , Vehicles , Construction , Accidents , Communications based train control , Engineering design processes , Maintenance , Programmable controllers

Experimental Evaluation of Resistance to Motion of a Light Rail Vehicle

Jesu´s Otero Yugat, Igor Alonso Portillo

RTD 2011; 131-136https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2011-67023

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View Articletitled, Experimental Evaluation of Resistance to Motion of a Light Rail Vehicle

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Topics: Light rail vehicles , Traction , Signals , Accelerometers , Air conditioning , Bridges (Structures) , Cooling , Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Experimental methods , Gages

Wheel Rim Axial Residual Stress and a Proposed Mechanism for Vertical Split Rim Formation

Cameron Lonsdale, John Oliver

RTD 2011; 137-142https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2011-67024

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View Articletitled, Wheel Rim Axial Residual Stress and a Proposed Mechanism for Vertical Split Rim Formation

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Topics: Stress , Wheels , Residual stresses , X-ray diffraction , Drilling , Failure mechanisms , Hoop stress , Quenching (Metalworking) , Rail wheels

Effect of Wheel/Rail Loads on Concrete Tie Stresses and Rail Rollover

Brian P. Marquis, Michelle Muhlanger, David Y. Jeong

RTD 2011; 143-150https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2011-67025

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View Articletitled, Effect of Wheel/Rail Loads on Concrete Tie Stresses and Rail Rollover

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Topics: Concretes , Rails , Stress , Wheels , Safety , Trucks , Compressive strength , Design , Failure , Failure mechanisms

A Simple Performance Test for Evaluating End Hose Support Straps for Railroad Freight Cars

Z. Liu, L. Hua

RTD 2011; 151-154https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2011-67027

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View Articletitled, A Simple Performance Test for Evaluating End Hose Support Straps for Railroad Freight Cars

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Topics: Freight cars , Testing performance , Elasticity , Mechanical properties

Design Outline for a Lightweight Inside Frame Freight Car Truck

Thomas H. Engle

RTD 2011; 155-165https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2011-67029

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View Articletitled, Design Outline for a Lightweight Inside Frame Freight Car Truck

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Topics: Design , Freight cars , Trucks , Wheels , Maintenance , Bearings , Highways , Iron , Roller bearings , Trains

The Process of Spalling in Railroad Wheels

Steven L. Dedmon

RTD 2011; 167-172https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2011-67030

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View Articletitled, The Process of Spalling in Railroad Wheels

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Topics: Rail wheels , Fracture (Materials) , Stress , Fatigue cracks , Carbon steel , Cooling , Engineering disciplines , Finite element analysis , Heat , Heating

Freight Car Electrically Driven Set and Release Hand Brake (EDHB)

David C. Brabb, Kenneth L. Martin, Anand R. Vithani, Monique F. Stewart, S. K. Punwani

RTD 2011; 173-178https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2011-67031

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View Articletitled, Freight Car Electrically Driven Set and Release Hand Brake (EDHB)

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Topics: Brakes , Freight cars , Railroads , Engineering prototypes , Testing , Trains , Wheels , Wounds , Automobiles , Damage

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Estimating Track Capacity Based on Rail Stresses and Metal Fatigue

Use of On-Board Hand Brake Monitoring to Prevent Freight Car Wheel Damage and Improve Maintenance and Safety

A Dynamic Wheel/Rail Interaction Model Based on an Euler-Bernoulli Beam Rail Model

Preliminary Finite Element Analysis of Locomotive Crashworthy Components

Fretting Fatigue of Axles

Train Braking Distance Estimation Under Different Operating Conditions

Occupied Volume Integrity Testing: Elastic Test Results and Analyses

Stress and Fatigue Analysis of a Fiberglass 3^rd Rail Support Bracket

Re-Engineering Heavy Haul Turnouts for Passenger Higher Speed Rail Operations

Assessment of Fire Hazards and Mitigation Methods in Locomotive Fuel Tanks

Whole-Body Vibration in Locomotive Cabs

Implementation of Wireless Temperature Sensors for Continuous Condition Monitoring of Railroad Bearings

Energy Harvesting Systems to Power Onboard Railroad Equipment

Seattle Center Monorail Train Refurbishment Program

Experimental Evaluation of Resistance to Motion of a Light Rail Vehicle

Wheel Rim Axial Residual Stress and a Proposed Mechanism for Vertical Split Rim Formation

Effect of Wheel/Rail Loads on Concrete Tie Stresses and Rail Rollover

A Simple Performance Test for Evaluating End Hose Support Straps for Railroad Freight Cars

Design Outline for a Lightweight Inside Frame Freight Car Truck

The Process of Spalling in Railroad Wheels

Freight Car Electrically Driven Set and Release Hand Brake (EDHB)

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