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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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Determining Transfer Length in Pre-Tensioned Concrete Railroad Ties: Is a New Evaluation Method Needed?

Weixin Zhao, B. Terry Beck, Robert J. Peterman, Chih-Hang John Wu, Grace Lee, Naga Narendra B. Bodapati
Proc. ASME. RTDF2013, ASME 2013 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, V001T01A017, October 15–17, 2013
Paper No: RTDF2013-4727
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2013-4727
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Topics: Concretes, Evaluation methods, Railroad ties, Shapes, Imaging, Laser speckle, Railroads, Wire
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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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Modern Uncertainty Quantification Methods in Railroad Vehicle Dynamics

D. Bigoni, A. P. Engsig-Karup, H. True
Proc. ASME. RTDF2013, ASME 2013 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, V001T01A009, October 15–17, 2013
Paper No: RTDF2013-4713
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2013-4713
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Topics: Railroads, Uncertainty quantification, Vehicle dynamics, Springs, Statistical distributions, Vehicles, Chaos, Dampers, Polynomials, Sampling methods
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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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ASME Rail Transportation Division’s Historical Mechanical Engineering Landmarks: Preserving History and Heritage for the Future

Cameron Lonsdale, Allen Bieber, Michael Burshtin
Proc. ASME. RTDF2013, ASME 2013 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, V001T01A018, October 15–17, 2013
Paper No: RTDF2013-4730
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2013-4730
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Topics: Mechanical engineering, Rail transportation, Railroads, Locomotives, ASME honors and awards, Maintenance, Safety, Steam
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Test Requirements of Locomotive Fuel Tank Blunt Impact Tests

Karina Jacobsen, Michael Carolan, Patricia Llana
Proc. ASME. RTDF2013, ASME 2013 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, V001T01A001, October 15–17, 2013
Paper No: RTDF2013-4701
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2013-4701
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Topics: Fuel storage, Impact testing, Locomotives, Dynamic testing (Materials), Collisions (Physics), Crashworthiness, Deformation, Accidents, Design, Diesel
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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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High Performance Coupling Systems

Devin Sammon, Daniel Carter, Kerry Jones
Proc. ASME. RTDF2013, ASME 2013 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, V001T01A004, October 15–17, 2013
Paper No: RTDF2013-4706
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2013-4706
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Topics: Dimensions, Failure, Fittings, Gages, Lasers, Pins (Engineering), Railroads, Shapes, Transportation systems
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Cost Benefit Analysis of Alternative Fuel and Motive Power

Chris Pinney, Melissa Shurland, Brian Smith
Proc. ASME. RTDF2013, ASME 2013 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, V001T01A002, October 15–17, 2013
Paper No: RTDF2013-4704
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2013-4704
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Topics: Cost benefit analysis, Fuels, Emissions, Locomotives, Railroads, Security, Safety, Biomass, Coal, Design
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Improved Quality Truck Castings

Kerry Jones
Proc. ASME. RTDF2013, ASME 2013 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, V001T01A014, October 15–17, 2013
Paper No: RTDF2013-4722
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2013-4722
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Topics: Databases, Failure, Fatigue testing, Maintenance, Mechanical properties, Mechanical testing, Railroads, Steel, Testing, Trucks
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Paperless Track Inspection Record Keeping and Compliance

Tom Price, Rick Blair, Michael Roney, Dave Graves, Shriram Sharma, Armagon Ozkaya, Matthew Dick
Proc. ASME. RTDF2012, ASME 2012 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, 205-211, October 16–18, 2012
Paper No: RTDF2012-9432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2012-9432
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Topics: Inspection, Railroads, Laptop computers, Pacific Ocean, Regulatory compliance
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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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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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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