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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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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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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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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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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
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Hybrid Technology Networking: A Novel Wireless Networking Approach for Real-Time Railcar Status Monitoring

Sushanta Mohan Rakshit, Michael Hempel, Hamid Sharif, John Punwani, Monique Stewart
Proc. ASME. RTDF2012, ASME 2012 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, 181-187, October 16–18, 2012
Paper No: RTDF2012-9402
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2012-9402
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Topics: Bearings, Brakes, Doors, Electrical components, Electrical wires, Engineering prototypes, Failure, Flaw detection, Hardware, Leakage
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Measurement of Residual Stress in Railway Wheels With Vertical Split Rim Failures

Adrian T. DeWald, Scott Cummings, John Punwani
Proc. ASME. RTDF2012, ASME 2012 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, 85-89, October 16–18, 2012
Paper No: RTDF2012-9422
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2012-9422
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Topics: Failure, Rail wheels, Stress, Wheels, Fracture (Materials), Residual stresses, Failure mechanisms, Low cycle fatigue
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Effect of Wheel/Rail Loads on Concrete Tie Stresses and Rail Rollover

Brian P. Marquis, Michelle Muhlanger, David Y. Jeong
Proc. ASME. RTDF2011, ASME 2011 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, 143-150, September 21–22, 2011
Paper No: RTDF2011-67025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2011-67025
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Topics: Concretes, Rails, Stress, Wheels, Safety, Trucks, Compressive strength, Design, Failure, Failure mechanisms
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Estimating Track Capacity Based on Rail Stresses and Metal Fatigue

David Y. Jeong, A. Benjamin Perlman
Proc. ASME. RTDF2011, ASME 2011 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, 1-10, September 21–22, 2011
Paper No: RTDF2011-67001
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2011-67001
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Topics: Metal fatigue, Rails, Stress, Temperature, Thermal stresses, Trains, Wear, Accidents, Failure, Finite element methods
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A Dynamic Wheel/Rail Interaction Model Based on an Euler-Bernoulli Beam Rail Model

Brad M. Hopkins, Saied Taheri
Proc. ASME. RTDF2011, ASME 2011 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, 17-22, September 21–22, 2011
Paper No: RTDF2011-67003
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2011-67003
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Topics: Rails, Wheels, Algorithms, Flaw detection, Fracture (Materials), Fracture (Process), Trains, Dampers, Railroads, Springs
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Train Braking Distance Estimation Under Different Operating Conditions

Husain Ahmad, Mehdi Ahmadian
Proc. ASME. RTDF2011, ASME 2011 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, 39-45, September 21–22, 2011
Paper No: RTDF2011-67009
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2011-67009
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Topics: Braking, Trains, Dynamic braking, Rails, Weight (Mass), Wheels, Brakes, Collisions (Physics), Drag (Fluid dynamics), Dynamic models
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Wheel Rim Axial Residual Stress and a Proposed Mechanism for Vertical Split Rim Formation

Cameron Lonsdale, John Oliver
Proc. ASME. RTDF2011, ASME 2011 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, 137-142, September 21–22, 2011
Paper No: RTDF2011-67024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2011-67024
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Topics: Stress, Wheels, Residual stresses, X-ray diffraction, Drilling, Failure mechanisms, Hoop stress, Quenching (Metalworking), Rail wheels
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Fretting Fatigue of Axles

Daniel H. Stone
Proc. ASME. RTDF2011, ASME 2011 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, 35-37, September 21–22, 2011
Paper No: RTDF2011-67007
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2011-67007
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Topics: Corrosion, Damage, Failure, Fatigue, Fatigue cracks, Fracture (Materials), Pipeline risers, Risers (Casting), Stress, Wheels
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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
Proc. ASME. RTDF2011, ASME 2011 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, 173-178, September 21–22, 2011
Paper No: RTDF2011-67031
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2011-67031
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Topics: Brakes, Freight cars, Railroads, Engineering prototypes, Testing, Trains, Wheels, Wounds, Automobiles, Damage
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Use of On-Board Hand Brake Monitoring to Prevent Freight Car Wheel Damage and Improve Maintenance and Safety

Cameron Lonsdale, Brent Wilson
Proc. ASME. RTDF2011, ASME 2011 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, 11-16, September 21–22, 2011
Paper No: RTDF2011-67002
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2011-67002
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Topics: Brakes, Damage, Freight cars, Maintenance, Safety, Wheels, Sensors, Accidents, Automobiles, Failure
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Design Outline for a Lightweight Inside Frame Freight Car Truck

Thomas H. Engle
Proc. ASME. RTDF2011, ASME 2011 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, 155-165, September 21–22, 2011
Paper No: RTDF2011-67029
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2011-67029
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Topics: Design, Freight cars, Trucks, Wheels, Maintenance, Bearings, Highways, Iron, Roller bearings, Trains
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Experimental Evaluation of Resistance to Motion of a Light Rail Vehicle

Jesu´s Otero Yugat, Igor Alonso Portillo
Proc. ASME. RTDF2011, ASME 2011 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, 131-136, September 21–22, 2011
Paper No: RTDF2011-67023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2011-67023
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Topics: Light rail vehicles, Traction, Signals, Accelerometers, Air conditioning, Bridges (Structures), Cooling, Drag (Fluid dynamics), Experimental methods, Gages