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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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Design of a Multi-Use, Highly Efficient Intermodal Container System

Maksym Gorbunov
Proc. ASME. RTDF2013, ASME 2013 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, V001T01A006, October 15–17, 2013
Paper No: RTDF2013-4709
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2013-4709
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Topics: Containers, Design, Construction, Stress, Temperature, Cast iron, Ceilings, Electrical wires, Emergency management, Hazardous substances
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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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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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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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Next Generation Locomotive Cab

Amanda DiFiore, Abdullatif Zaouk, S. K. (John) Punwani
Proc. ASME. RTDF2012, ASME 2012 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, 157-167, October 16–18, 2012
Paper No: RTDF2012-9440
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2012-9440
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Topics: Locomotives, Design, Engineers, Human factors, Railroads, Ceilings, Computer simulation, Feedback, Trains
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Duty Cycle and Transport Phenomenon Analysis of Battery Storage System for Hybrid Locomotive Application

Sarang Subhedar, Pradip Majumdar, Rao Kilaparti, David Schroeder
Proc. ASME. RTDF2012, ASME 2012 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, 169-179, October 16–18, 2012
Paper No: RTDF2012-9444
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2012-9444
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Topics: Batteries, Cycles, Locomotives, Storage, Transport phenomena, Cooling, Diesel engines, Heat, Regenerative braking, Algorithms
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Lading Effects on Tank Car Impact Response

Steven W. Kirkpatrick, Virginia Phan
Proc. ASME. RTDF2012, ASME 2012 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, 65-74, October 16–18, 2012
Paper No: RTDF2012-9420
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2012-9420
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Topics: Railway tank cars, Fluids, Pressure, Approximation, Modeling, Water, Compressed air, Density, Design, Dynamic response
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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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Stress and Fatigue Analysis of a Fiberglass 3 rd Rail Support Bracket

A. Smyth, C. Winter
Proc. ASME. RTDF2011, ASME 2011 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, 59-68, September 21–22, 2011
Paper No: RTDF2011-67011
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2011-67011
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Topics: Fatigue analysis, Glass reinforced plastics, Rails, Stress, Fatigue life, Design, Electric arcs, Fatigue failure, Fire, Public transportation
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Seattle Center Monorail Train Refurbishment Program

Brian P. Donohue
Proc. ASME. RTDF2011, ASME 2011 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, 115-129, September 21–22, 2011
Paper No: RTDF2011-67021
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2011-67021
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Topics: Trains, Design, Transportation systems, Vehicles, Construction, Accidents, Communications based train control, Engineering design processes, Maintenance, Programmable controllers
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Re-Engineering Heavy Haul Turnouts for Passenger Higher Speed Rail Operations

Blaine O. Peterson
Proc. ASME. RTDF2011, ASME 2011 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, 69-75, September 21–22, 2011
Paper No: RTDF2011-67012
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2011-67012
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Topics: Rails, Design, Maintenance, Switches, Construction, Gages, Kinematics, Monitoring systems, Optimization, Pressure
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Whole-Body Vibration in Locomotive Cabs

Amanda M. DiFiore, Abdullatif K. Zaouk, Neil J. Mansfield, S. K. John Punwani
Proc. ASME. RTDF2011, ASME 2011 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, 87-96, September 21–22, 2011
Paper No: RTDF2011-67016
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2011-67016
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Topics: Locomotives, Vibration, Shock (Mechanics), Trains, Accelerometers, Engineers, Rail vehicles, Trucks, Automobiles, Data collection
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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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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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Collision Scenarios for Assessing Crashworthiness of Passenger Rail Equipment

Karina Jacobsen, Patricia Llana, David Tyrell
Proc. ASME. RTDF2010, ASME 2010 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, 167-178, October 12–13, 2010
Paper No: RTDF2010-42033
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2010-42033
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Topics: Collisions (Physics), Crashworthiness, Rails, Trains, Railroads, Locomotives, Design, Engineers, Governments, Safety
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Development of Performance Requirements for a Rail Passenger Workstation Table Safety Standard

Michelle Muhlanger, Daniel Parent, Kristine Severson, Benjamin Perlman
Proc. ASME. RTDF2010, ASME 2010 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, 147-156, October 12–13, 2010
Paper No: RTDF2010-42031
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2010-42031
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Topics: Rails, Safety, Wounds, Design, Engineering prototypes, Risk, Testing, Accidents, Railroads, Absorption
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Exploration of Enhanced Heat Dissipation Design for Brake Disc of High Speed Train

Zhizhuang Yu, Yong Wang
Proc. ASME. RTDF2010, ASME 2010 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, 39-46, October 12–13, 2010
Paper No: RTDF2010-42007
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2010-42007
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Topics: Brakes, Design, Disks, Energy dissipation, Heat, Trains, Stress, Braking, Friction, Gas flow
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Rotational Energy Harvesting Systems for Unpowered Freight Rail Cars

C. Nagode, M. Ahmadian, S. Taheri
Proc. ASME. RTDF2010, ASME 2010 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, 179-184, October 12–13, 2010
Paper No: RTDF2010-42034
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2010-42034
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Topics: Automobiles, Energy harvesting, Rails, Freight cars, Railroads, Buses, Dampers, Design, Dynamometers, Electrical measurement