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Evaluation of the Remaining Prestress Force and Center Negative Bending Moment in Crossties Removed From Track After 25 Years of Service

James D. Scott, Robert J. Peterman, Aaron A. Robertson, B. Terry Beck, Kyle A. Riding
Proc. ASME. JRC2019, 2019 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A013, April 9–12, 2019
Paper No: JRC2019-1275
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2019-1275
View Paper titled, Evaluation of the Remaining Prestress Force and Center Negative Bending Moment in Crossties Removed From Track After 25 Years of Service
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Topics: Bonding, Concretes, Cracking (Materials), Design, Failure, Fracture (Materials), Fracture (Process), Steel, Strain gages, Stress
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On Numerical Analyses of Rail Steel Fatigue Crack Growth Data

David Y. Jeong
Proc. ASME. JRC2019, 2019 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A005, April 9–12, 2019
Paper No: JRC2019-1264
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2019-1264
View Paper titled, On Numerical Analyses of Rail Steel Fatigue Crack Growth Data
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Topics: Fatigue cracks, Numerical analysis, Rails, Steel, Fracture (Materials), Fatigue, Regression analysis, Cycles, Errors, Fatigue life
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Determining the Remaining Prestress Force in a Prestressed Concrete Railroad Tie Through Loading in Direct Tension

James D. Scott, Robert J. Peterman, B. Terry Beck, Aaron A. Robertson, Kyle A. Riding, Chih-Hang John Wu
Proc. ASME. JRC2018, 2018 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A011, April 18–20, 2018
Paper No: JRC2018-6168
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6168
View Paper titled, Determining the Remaining Prestress Force in a Prestressed Concrete Railroad Tie Through Loading in Direct Tension
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Topics: Prestressed concrete, Railroad ties, Tension, Fracture (Materials), Stress, Concretes, Displacement, Bonding, Cracking (Materials), Fracture (Process)
Proceedings Papers

Simulating Ballast Breakage Under Repeated Loading Using the Discrete Element Method

Beema Dahal, S. M. Naziur Mahmud, Debakanta Mishra
Proc. ASME. JRC2018, 2018 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A003, April 18–20, 2018
Paper No: JRC2018-6117
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6117
View Paper titled, Simulating Ballast Breakage Under Repeated Loading Using the Discrete Element Method
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Topics: Discrete element methods, Bond strength, Particulate matter, Railroads, Stress, Computer simulation, Cycles, Deformation, Drainage, Particle size
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Improved Overhead Contact System Operation With Inclined Pendulum Suspension

Paul F. White, Daria S. Keo, Gerti Kola
Proc. ASME. JRC2018, 2018 Joint Rail Conference, V001T09A001, April 18–20, 2018
Paper No: JRC2018-6105
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6105
View Paper titled, Improved Overhead Contact System Operation With Inclined Pendulum Suspension
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Topics: Pendulums, Wire, Tension, Temperature, Wear, Cantilevers, Poles (Building), Suspension systems, Vehicles, Waves
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A Review of Cold-Formed Stainless Steel Properties and Design for Rail Vehicle Applications

Ronald A. Mayville
Proc. ASME. JRC2018, 2018 Joint Rail Conference, V001T02A003, April 18–20, 2018
Paper No: JRC2018-6132
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6132
View Paper titled, A Review of Cold-Formed Stainless Steel Properties and Design for Rail Vehicle Applications
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Topics: Design, Rail vehicles, Stainless steel, Yield strength, Anisotropy, Buckling, Compression, Corrosion resistance, Manufacturing, Rails
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Influence of Water Content on the Behavior of Partially Saturated Fouled Ballast

Zhenning Yang, Carlton L. Ho, Richard Joy, Nandan C. Dabhade
Proc. ASME. JRC2016, 2016 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A006, April 12–15, 2016
Paper No: JRC2016-5724
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2016-5724
View Paper titled, Influence of Water Content on the Behavior of Partially Saturated Fouled Ballast
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Topics: Water, Coulombs, Shear strength, Cohesion, Elastic moduli, Friction, Concretes, Cycles, Deformation, Freezing
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The Effect of Higher Prestress on Concrete Railroad Tie Behavior

N. D. Catella, R. A. Mayville
Proc. ASME. JRC2015, 2015 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A037, March 23–26, 2015
Paper No: JRC2015-5800
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2015-5800
View Paper titled, The Effect of Higher Prestress on Concrete Railroad Tie Behavior
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Topics: Concretes, Railroad ties, Stress, Tension, Bending (Stress), Coulombs, Cracking (Materials), Failure, Finite element analysis, Fracture (Process)
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Thermal Benefits of Low Solar Absorption Coating for Preventing Rail Buckling

Hao Wang, Jiaqi Chen, P. N. Balaguru, Leith Al-Nazer
Proc. ASME. JRC2015, 2015 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A011, March 23–26, 2015
Paper No: JRC2015-5669
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2015-5669
View Paper titled, Thermal Benefits of Low Solar Absorption Coating for Preventing Rail Buckling
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Topics: Absorption, Buckling, Coating processes, Coatings, Rails, Solar energy, Temperature, Thermal stresses, Risk, Abrasion
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Engineering Studies on Joint Bar Integrity: Part II — Finite Element Analyses

Michael E. Carolan, David Y. Jeong, A. Benjamin Perlman
Proc. ASME. JRC2014, 2014 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A002, April 2–4, 2014
Paper No: JRC2014-3708
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2014-3708
View Paper titled, Engineering Studies on Joint Bar Integrity: Part II — Finite Element Analyses
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Topics: Finite element analysis, Rails, Arches, Inspection, Railroads, Stress, Tension
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Lateral Impact of Railroad Bridges With Hybrid Composite Beams: Finite Element Modeling and Preliminary Dynamic Behavior Study of HCB

Yuan Jing, Z. John Ma, Richard M. Bennett, David B. Clarke
Proc. ASME. JRC2014, 2014 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A007, April 2–4, 2014
Paper No: JRC2014-3739
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2014-3739
View Paper titled, Lateral Impact of Railroad Bridges With Hybrid Composite Beams: Finite Element Modeling and Preliminary Dynamic Behavior Study of HCB
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Topics: Bridges (Structures), Composite building materials, Finite element analysis, Modeling, Railroads, Fiber reinforced plastics, Vehicles, Compression, Concretes, Shells
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Monte Carlo Study of Holding Forces for Tank Cars on Grades

J. Karl Alexy, David Y. Jeong, Francisco González, III
Proc. ASME. JRC2013, 2013 Joint Rail Conference, V001T02A017, April 15–18, 2013
Paper No: JRC2013-2563
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2013-2563
View Paper titled, Monte Carlo Study of Holding Forces for Tank Cars on Grades
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Topics: Railway tank cars, Automobiles, Brakes, Uncertainty, Wheels, Friction, Braking, Chain, Chaos, Emergencies
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The Role of Oxidation in Railroad Wheels

Steven L. Dedmon
Proc. ASME. JRC2012, 2012 Joint Rail Conference, 263-273, April 17–19, 2012
Paper No: JRC2012-74124
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74124
View Paper titled, The Role of Oxidation in Railroad Wheels
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Topics: Oxidation, Rail wheels, Fracture (Materials), Compressive stress, High temperature, Temperature, Weight (Mass), Brakes, Braking, Deformation
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Further Research Into Wheel Rim Axial Residual Stress and Vertical Split Rim Failures

Cameron Lonsdale, John Oliver
Proc. ASME. JRC2012, 2012 Joint Rail Conference, 153-159, April 17–19, 2012
Paper No: JRC2012-74010
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74010
View Paper titled, Further Research Into Wheel Rim Axial Residual Stress and Vertical Split Rim Failures
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Topics: Failure, Stress, Wheels, Tension, Damage, Fracture (Materials), X-ray diffraction, Chemistry, Compressive stress, Crack propagation
Proceedings Papers

Shared Corridors, Shared Interests

Allan M. Zarembski, James Blaze, Pradeep Patel
Proc. ASME. JRC2011, 2011 Joint Rail Conference, 527-530, March 16–18, 2011
Paper No: JRC2011-56095
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2011-56095
View Paper titled, Shared Corridors, Shared Interests
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Topics: Design, Drag (Fluid dynamics), Dynamics (Mechanics), Engineering fundamentals, Gages, Geometry, Inspection, Maintenance, Performance, Physics
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A Study of Compressive Stress and Compression of Hard Foam Board for Longitudinally Coupled Slab Track on Bridges

Rui Xiang, Juanjuan Ren, Yong Zeng
Proc. ASME. JRC2010, 2010 Joint Rail Conference, Volume 1, 185-190, April 27–29, 2010
Paper No: JRC2010-36104
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2010-36104
View Paper titled, A Study of Compressive Stress and Compression of Hard Foam Board for Longitudinally Coupled Slab Track on Bridges
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Topics: Bridges (Structures), Compression, Compressive stress, Slabs, Concretes, Rotation, Stress, Deformation, Railroads, Tension
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Loss of Preload in Threaded Fasteners With or Without Rotation

Robert L. May
Proc. ASME. JRC2008, IEEE/ASME/ASCE 2008 Joint Rail Conference, 291-300, April 22–24, 2008
Paper No: JRC2008-63071
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2008-63071
View Paper titled, Loss of Preload in Threaded Fasteners With or Without Rotation
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Topics: Fasteners, Rotation, Relaxation (Physics), Safety, Design, Failure, Fatigue failure, Locks (Waterways), Tension, Vibration
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Experimental Measurement and Finite Element Analysis of Screw Spike Fatigue Loads

Matthew G. Dick, David S. McConnell, Hans C. Iwand
Proc. ASME. JRC-ICE2007, ASME/IEEE 2007 Joint Rail Conference and Internal Combustion Engine Division Spring Technical Conference, 161-166, March 13–16, 2007
Paper No: JRC/ICE2007-40090
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC/ICE2007-40090
View Paper titled, Experimental Measurement and Finite Element Analysis of Screw Spike Fatigue Loads
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Topics: Fatigue, Finite element analysis, Screws, Stress, Wheels, Fatigue failure, Tension, Buses, Clamps (Tools), Endurance limit