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Analyses for Lateral Deflection of Railroad Track Under Quasi-Static Loading

David Y. Jeong
Proc. ASME. RTDF2013, ASME 2013 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, V001T01A007, October 15–17, 2013
Paper No: RTDF2013-4710
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2013-4710
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Topics: Deflection, Railroads, Stress, Differential equations, Fourier series, Numerical analysis, Rails, Wheels
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Development of Railroad Wheel Rim Axial Residual Stress in Heavy Axle Load Service

Cameron Lonsdale, John Oliver, Rama Krishna Maram, Scott Cummings
Proc. ASME. RTDF2013, ASME 2013 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, V001T01A011, October 15–17, 2013
Paper No: RTDF2013-4716
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2013-4716
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Topics: Rail wheels, Stress, Wheels, Testing, Wheelsets, Damage, Tension, X-ray diffraction, Braking, Failure
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Towards a Better Understanding of the Rail Grinding Mechanism

Shaodan Zhi, Allan M. Zarembski, Jianyong Li
Proc. ASME. RTDF2013, ASME 2013 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, V001T01A003, October 15–17, 2013
Paper No: RTDF2013-4705
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2013-4705
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Topics: Grinding, Rails, Motors, Trains, Grinding wheels, Maintenance, Railroads, Wheels, Cutting, Machining
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NS 999 Electric Switcher Update

Gibson Barbee, Philippe Westreich
Proc. ASME. RTDF2013, ASME 2013 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, V001T01A005, October 15–17, 2013
Paper No: RTDF2013-4708
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2013-4708
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Topics: Batteries, Bosons, Braking, Carbon, Cities, Cycles, Diesel, Emissions, Energy storage, Locomotives
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Seasonal Effect on the Optimization of Rail Defect Inspection Frequency

Xiang Liu, C. Tyler Dick, Alexander Lovett, Mohd Rapik Saat, Christopher P. L. Barkan
Proc. ASME. RTDF2013, ASME 2013 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, V001T01A008, October 15–17, 2013
Paper No: RTDF2013-4711
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2013-4711
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Topics: Inspection, Optimization, Rails, Railroads, Safety, Trains, Rail transportation, Risk, Risk management
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Evaluation of LIDAR Track Measurement Systems in Car Body and Truck-Mounted Configurations

Joshua Muñoz, Mehdi Ahmadian, Michael Craft
Proc. ASME. RTDF2013, ASME 2013 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, V001T01A012, October 15–17, 2013
Paper No: RTDF2013-4717
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2013-4717
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Topics: Measurement systems, Trucks, Geometry, Rails, Automobiles, Distance measurement, Signals, Trains
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Onboard Detection of Rail Friction Conditions

Robert Gray, Jeff Watson
Proc. ASME. RTDF2013, ASME 2013 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, V001T01A013, October 15–17, 2013
Paper No: RTDF2013-4721
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2013-4721
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Topics: Friction, Locomotives, Navigation, Rails, Sensors, Trains, Vibration
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Insulated Railroad Joint Design Evaluation by Coordinated Test and Finite Element Analysis

Amir H. Iranmanesh, Robert L. West, Mehdi Ahmadian
Proc. ASME. RTDF2013, ASME 2013 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, V001T01A010, October 15–17, 2013
Paper No: RTDF2013-4715
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2013-4715
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Topics: Design, Finite element analysis, Railroads, Fracture (Materials), Rails, Stress, Failure, Fatigue, Finite element model, Modeling
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On the Application of Roller Rigs for Studying Rail Vehicle Systems

Sajjad Z. Meymand, Michael J. Craft, Mehdi Ahmadian
Proc. ASME. RTDF2013, ASME 2013 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, V001T01A015, October 15–17, 2013
Paper No: RTDF2013-4724
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2013-4724
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Topics: Rail vehicles, Rollers, Railroads, Adhesion, Braking, Design, Dynamic stability, Dynamics (Mechanics), Fatigue, Locomotives
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Double Rail Model and Turnout Simulation

Xinggao Shu, Nicholas Wilson, David D. Davis
Proc. ASME. RTDF2013, ASME 2013 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, V001T01A019, October 15–17, 2013
Paper No: RTDF2013-4731
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2013-4731
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Topics: Rails, Simulation, Wheels, Geometry, Simulation results, Vehicles, Damping, Freight cars, Optimization, Railroads
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Next Generation Passenger Brake Equipment Development

Paul E. Jamieson, Jeffrey Gordon
Proc. ASME. RTDF2013, ASME 2013 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, V001T01A020, October 15–17, 2013
Paper No: RTDF2013-4732
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2013-4732
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Topics: Brakes, Trains, Rails, Buses, Pipes, Pneumatics, Regulations, Vehicles
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Challenges of Integrating Multidisciplinary Wayside Databases

Carolyne Southern, Joseph Wong, Keith Bladon
Proc. ASME. RTDF2012, ASME 2012 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, 223-230, October 16–18, 2012
Paper No: RTDF2012-9446
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2012-9446
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Topics: Databases, Rails, Condition monitoring, Algorithms, Architecture, Decision making, Gages, Pacific Ocean
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Rail Track Defect Detection Using Derivative Wavelet Transform

Shahyar Taheri, Saied Taheri
Proc. ASME. RTDF2012, ASME 2012 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, 51-56, October 16–18, 2012
Paper No: RTDF2012-9415
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2012-9415
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Topics: Flaw detection, Rails, Wavelet transforms, Signals, Filters, Algorithms, Wavelets, Trains, Wheels, Accelerometers
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Speed Enhancement of Displacement and Strain Field Measurement Using Graphics Processing Unit

Xianqiao Tong, Tomonari Furukawa, Saied Taheri
Proc. ASME. RTDF2012, ASME 2012 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, 37-44, October 16–18, 2012
Paper No: RTDF2012-9413
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2012-9413
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Topics: Displacement, Graphics processing units, Polishing equipment, Interpolation, Rails
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Modernizing Rail Inspections for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Chad Gartrell, Judy Reagan, Caleb Carter
Proc. ASME. RTDF2012, ASME 2012 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, 189-197, October 16–18, 2012
Paper No: RTDF2012-9404
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2012-9404
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Topics: Army, Engineers, Inspection, Rails, Data collection, Railroads, Bridges (Structures), Dams, Industrial research, Transportation systems
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Wheel-Rail Contact Characteristics on a Tangent Track Vs a Roller Rig

Alexander Keylin, Mehdi Ahmadian, Mehdi Taheri, Ali Tajaddini
Proc. ASME. RTDF2012, ASME 2012 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, 1-9, October 16–18, 2012
Paper No: RTDF2012-9406
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2012-9406
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Topics: Rails, Rollers, Wheels, Contact mechanics, Dynamics (Mechanics), Dimensions, Rail wheels, Testing, Traction
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Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) as a Freight Railroad Fuel: Perspective From a Western U.S. Railroad

Michael E. Iden
Proc. ASME. RTDF2012, ASME 2012 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, 17-25, October 16–18, 2012
Paper No: RTDF2012-9409
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2012-9409
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Topics: Fuels, Liquefied natural gas, Railroads, Locomotives, Natural gas, Engines, Diesel, Ignition, Liquefaction, Maintenance
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Variable Directivity Acoustical Warning Device (AWD) as an Optimized Locomotive Horn

Grant S. Nash, Jason C. Ross, Basant K. Parida, Abdullatif K. Zaouk, Swamidas K. (John) Punwani
Proc. ASME. RTDF2012, ASME 2012 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, 111-118, October 16–18, 2012
Paper No: RTDF2012-9438
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2012-9438
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Topics: Acoustics, Locomotives, Engineering prototypes, Noise (Sound), Collisions (Physics), Highways, Trains, Computer simulation, Industrial research, Railroads
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Bearing Condition Monitoring Using Wireless Technology to Reduce the Risk of Bearing Failure

Brent M. Wilson, Andrew Martin
Proc. ASME. RTDF2012, ASME 2012 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, 213-222, October 16–18, 2012
Paper No: RTDF2012-9441
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2012-9441
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Topics: Bearings, Condition monitoring, Failure, Risk, Rails, Temperature, Locomotives, Algorithms, Automobiles, Control equipment
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New Concrete Crosstie Regulations and Rail Cant Measurement

Arthur L. Clouse
Proc. ASME. RTDF2012, ASME 2012 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, 27-36, October 16–18, 2012
Paper No: RTDF2012-9410
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2012-9410
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Topics: Concretes, Rails, Regulations, Fasteners, Stiffness, Failure, Stability, Stress, Compressive strength, Damage