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Landslide Risk Assessment in Cut Locations Using Right of Way Videos and Artificial Intelligence

Michael Palese, Allan M. Zarembski, Joseph Palese
Proc. ASME. JRC2022, 2022 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A002, April 20–21, 2022
Paper No: JRC2022-78162
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2022-78162
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Topics: Algorithms, Artificial intelligence, Artificial neural networks, Computers, Construction, Damage, Failure, Inspection, Landslide risk, Landslides
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Broken Rail Prediction With Machine Learning-Based Approach

Zhipeng Zhang, Kang Zhou, Xiang Liu
Proc. ASME. JRC2020, 2020 Joint Rail Conference, V001T08A014, April 20–22, 2020
Paper No: JRC2020-8102
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2020-8102
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Topics: Machinery, Rails, Railroads, Maintenance, Traffic, Trains, Machine learning, Accidents, Algorithms, Automobiles
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A Literature Review on Rail Transport of Hazmat Release Risk Analysis

Zheyong Bian, Xiang Liu
Proc. ASME. JRC2020, 2020 Joint Rail Conference, V001T09A006, April 20–22, 2020
Paper No: JRC2020-8098
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2020-8098
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Topics: Rails, Risk analysis, Automobiles, Trains, Accidents, Transportation systems, Failure, Railroads, Hazardous substances, Risk
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Discrete Element Modeling of Railway Ballast for Studying Railroad Tamping Operation

Nilesh Dama, Mehdi Ahmadian
Proc. ASME. JRC2020, 2020 Joint Rail Conference, V001T08A003, April 20–22, 2020
Paper No: JRC2020-8051
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2020-8051
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Topics: Discrete element methods, Modeling, Particulate matter, Railroads, Shapes, Compacting, Calibration, Computer simulation, Computer software, Cycles
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Longitudinal Rail Load Distribution: An Analytical Solution

Brian Marquis, Shushu Liu, Cameron Stuart
Proc. ASME. JRC2020, 2020 Joint Rail Conference, V001T08A010, April 20–22, 2020
Paper No: JRC2020-8084
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2020-8084
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Topics: Rails, Stress, Trains, Fasteners, Wood products, Traction, Braking, Stiffness, Wheels, Accidents
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Smart Bridge: Autonomous Structural Integrity Monitor for Railroad Bridges

Frank J. Smith
Proc. ASME. JRC2020, 2020 Joint Rail Conference, V001T09A004, April 20–22, 2020
Paper No: JRC2020-8062
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2020-8062
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Topics: Bridges (Structures), Railroads, Cables, Stress, Fibers, Structural elements (Construction), Safety, Trains, Damage, Design
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Locomotive Crash Energy Management Vehicle-to-Vehicle Impact Test Results

Patricia Llana, Karina Jacobsen, Richard Stringfellow
Proc. ASME. JRC2020, 2020 Joint Rail Conference, V001T06A002, April 20–22, 2020
Paper No: JRC2020-8030
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2020-8030
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Topics: Energy management, Impact testing, Locomotives, Vehicles, Collisions (Physics), Stress, Trains, Automobiles, Computers, Crashworthiness
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Research on Simulation of Resilient Wheel Dynamometer

Zhang Jimin, Wan Jingyuan, Li Wen, Zhong Xujie, Zhou Hechao, Qi Yuan, Hou Chuanlun
Proc. ASME. JRC2020, 2020 Joint Rail Conference, V001T13A007, April 20–22, 2020
Paper No: JRC2020-8069
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2020-8069
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Topics: Dynamometers, Simulation, Wheels, Wheelsets, Rails, Calibration, Force measurement, Damage, Locomotives, Vehicles
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Wheel-Rail Contact Modelling for Locomotive Traction Control System Studies

Maksym Spiryagin, Qing Wu, Chris Bosomworth, Colin Cole, Mark Hayman, Ingemar Persson
Proc. ASME. JRC2020, 2020 Joint Rail Conference, V001T13A012, April 20–22, 2020
Paper No: JRC2020-8108
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2020-8108
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Topics: Contact modeling, Control systems, Damage, Locomotives, Rails, Traction, Wheels
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Smart Rail: Rail Integrity and Occupancy Monitoring Using Fiber Optic Technology

Frank J. Smith
Proc. ASME. JRC2019, 2019 Joint Rail Conference, V001T03A001, April 9–12, 2019
Paper No: JRC2019-1216
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2019-1216
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Topics: Fibers, Rails, Trains, Vehicles, Circuits, Damage, Gages, Hardware, Plates (structures), Separation (Technology)
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Boundary Conditions Effects on the Crack Growth Mechanism Under Cycling Bending

Giovanni Pio Pucillo, Luca Esposito, Davide Leonetti
Proc. ASME. JRC2019, 2019 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A012, April 9–12, 2019
Paper No: JRC2019-1274
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2019-1274
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Topics: Boundary-value problems, Fracture (Materials), Stress, Crack propagation, Shapes, Damage, Design, Fatigue, Manufacturing, Railroads
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Numerical Evaluation of Splitting Performance of Prestressed Concrete Prisms With Larger Diameter Prestressing Wires

Moochul Shin, Hailing Yu
Proc. ASME. JRC2019, 2019 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A018, April 9–12, 2019
Paper No: JRC2019-1315
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2019-1315
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Topics: Prestressed concrete, Prisms (Optics), Wire, Concretes, Finite element analysis, Bonding, Compression, Cylinders, Damage, Modeling
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Finite Element Analysis of Spike Failure in Elastic Fastening Systems for Wood Ties

Hailing Yu, Shushu Liu
Proc. ASME. JRC2019, 2019 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A003, April 9–12, 2019
Paper No: JRC2019-1235
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2019-1235
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Topics: Failure, Finite element analysis, Wood products, Steel, Failure mechanisms, Damage, Yield strength, Computer software, Deformation, Elasticity
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Studying the Effect of Tangential Forces on Rolling Contact Fatigue in Rails Considering Microstructure

Mohamad Ghodrati, Mehdi Ahmadian, Reza Mirzaeifar
Proc. ASME. JRC2019, 2019 Joint Rail Conference, V001T10A003, April 9–12, 2019
Paper No: JRC2019-1279
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2019-1279
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Topics: Fatigue, Rails, Rolling contact, Fracture (Materials), Traction, Stress, Crystals, Cycles, Damage, Finite element model
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Novel Insights for Railroad Maintenance Using Big Data Analytics

Naji Albakay, Michael Hempel, Hamid Sharif
Proc. ASME. JRC2018, 2018 Joint Rail Conference, V001T06A017, April 18–20, 2018
Paper No: JRC2018-6242
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6242
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Topics: Maintenance, Railroads, Accidents, Trains, Algorithms, Damage, Databases, Human factors, Mining, Safety
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Locomotive Crash Energy Management Coupling Tests

Patricia Llana, Karina Jacobsen
Proc. ASME. JRC2018, 2018 Joint Rail Conference, V001T02A014, April 18–20, 2018
Paper No: JRC2018-6243
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6243
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Topics: Energy management, Locomotives, Stress, Trains, Vehicles, Collisions (Physics), Automobiles, Crashworthiness, Damage, Design
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Fitness-for-Service Assessment of Passenger Railcars and Trucks

Andrew Smyth, Kevin Carmody, Derek Maier
Proc. ASME. JRC2018, 2018 Joint Rail Conference, V001T02A005, April 18–20, 2018
Paper No: JRC2018-6147
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6147
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Topics: Fitness-for-service, Trucks, Automobiles, Fatigue life, Finite element analysis, Accelerometers, Damage, Fatigue, Fracture (Materials), Fracture mechanics
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Material Characteristics Evaluation of Existing Pre-Stressed Concrete Railroad Ties After Service Period

Aref Shafiei Dastgerdi, Kyle Riding, Robert J. Peterman, B. Terry Beck
Proc. ASME. JRC2018, 2018 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A012, April 18–20, 2018
Paper No: JRC2018-6177
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6177
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Topics: Prestressed concrete, Railroad ties, Concretes, ASTM International, Damage, Service life (Equipment), Cracking (Materials), Design, Failure, Fracture (Process)
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Analysis of Restricted Speed Related Train Accidents in the United States, 2000 to 2016

Zhipeng Zhang, Xiang Liu, Zheyong Bian
Proc. ASME. JRC2018, 2018 Joint Rail Conference, V001T06A001, April 18–20, 2018
Paper No: JRC2018-6129
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6129
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Topics: Accidents, Trains, Risk, Safety, Damage, Railroads, Economics
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Investigating the Rolling Contact Fatigue in Rails Using Finite Element Method and Cohesive Zone Approach

Mohamad Ghodrati, Mehdi Ahmadian, Reza Mirzaeifar
Proc. ASME. JRC2018, 2018 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A013, April 18–20, 2018
Paper No: JRC2018-6183
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6183
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Topics: Fatigue, Finite element methods, Rails, Rolling contact, Traction, Fatigue damage, Temperature, Wheels, Grain boundaries, Stress