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Effect of Polyurethane Stabilization and Coal Fouling on Drainage Behaviour of Railroad Ballast

Dinesh Gundavaram, Syed Khaja Karimullah Hussaini
Proc. ASME. JRC2022, 2022 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A001, April 20–21, 2022
Paper No: JRC2022-77803
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2022-77803
View Paper titled, Effect of Polyurethane Stabilization and Coal Fouling on Drainage Behaviour of Railroad Ballast
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Topics: Coal, Drainage, Hydraulic conductivity, Railroads, Urethane elastomers
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Parameters Affecting Lateral Track Strength After Surfacing

Stephen Wilk
Proc. ASME. JRC2022, 2022 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A005, April 20–21, 2022
Paper No: JRC2022-78724
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2022-78724
View Paper titled, Parameters Affecting Lateral Track Strength After Surfacing
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Topics: Buckling, Density, Particulate matter, Rails, Risk, Risk assessment, Stability, Temperature, Testing, Transportation systems
Proceedings Papers

Experimental Flexural Testing of Virgin and Post-Service Concrete Monoblock Tie for Computational Tool Development

Yu-Szu Chen, Robert J. Peterman, Christopher A. Jones
Proc. ASME. JRC2022, 2022 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A003, April 20–21, 2022
Paper No: JRC2022-78213
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2022-78213
View Paper titled, Experimental Flexural Testing of Virgin and Post-Service Concrete Monoblock Tie for Computational Tool Development
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Topics: Concretes, Testing, Rails, Stress, Deflection, Design, Fracture (Materials), Prestressed concrete, ASTM International, Boundary-value problems
Proceedings Papers

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
View Paper titled, Landslide Risk Assessment in Cut Locations Using Right of Way Videos and Artificial Intelligence
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Topics: Algorithms, Artificial intelligence, Artificial neural networks, Computers, Construction, Damage, Failure, Inspection, Landslide risk, Landslides
Proceedings Papers

Effect of Prestressing Wire Indent Geometry on Transfer Length and Tie Splitting Propensity

B. Terry Beck, Aaron A. Robertson, Robert J. Peterman
Proc. ASME. JRC2022, 2022 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A009, April 20–21, 2022
Paper No: JRC2022-79748
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2022-79748
View Paper titled, Effect of Prestressing Wire Indent Geometry on Transfer Length and Tie Splitting Propensity
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Topics: Geometry, Wire, Cracking (Materials), Fracture (Process), Railroad ties, Prestressed concrete, ASTM International, Bearings, Bonding, Concretes
Proceedings Papers

Estimating Uncertainties in Concrete Monoblock Railroad Tie Flexural Behavior Through Monte Carlo Simulation

Yu-Szu Chen, Christopher Jones, Robert Peterman
Proc. ASME. JRC2022, 2022 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A004, April 20–21, 2022
Paper No: JRC2022-78215
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2022-78215
View Paper titled, Estimating Uncertainties in Concrete Monoblock Railroad Tie Flexural Behavior Through Monte Carlo Simulation
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Topics: Concretes, Flexural behavior, Railroad ties, Simulation, Uncertainty
Proceedings Papers

Development and Verification of a Moment-Curvature Based Railroad Tie Analysis Program

Yu-Szu Chen, Christopher A. Jones, Robert J. Peterman
Proc. ASME. JRC2022, 2022 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A008, April 20–21, 2022
Paper No: JRC2022-79590
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2022-79590
View Paper titled, Development and Verification of a Moment-Curvature Based Railroad Tie Analysis Program
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Topics: Concretes, Crack propagation, Cracking (Materials), Deflection, Design, Dimensions, Finite element analysis, Flexural behavior, Fracture (Process), Geometry
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Development of Track Geometry Degradation Model & Review of Recovery Models

Daniel Hailemichael Wordofa
Proc. ASME. JRC2022, 2022 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A006, April 20–21, 2022
Paper No: JRC2022-79370
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2022-79370
View Paper titled, Development of Track Geometry Degradation Model & Review of Recovery Models
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Topics: Geometry
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Forecasting Track Geometry Degradation Using GPR Based Ballast Condition

Allan M. Zarembski, Joseph W. Palese, Mike Nguyen
Proc. ASME. JRC2022, 2022 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A007, April 20–21, 2022
Paper No: JRC2022-79586
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2022-79586
View Paper titled, Forecasting Track Geometry Degradation Using GPR Based Ballast Condition
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Topics: Geometry, Maintenance, Radar, Railroads
Proceedings Papers

Intermediate Distance Testing of Optical Top-of-Rail (TOR) Lubricity Sensors on a Remote-Controlled Rail Cart

Timothy Mast, Yu Pan, Carvel Holton, Mehdi Ahmadian
Proc. ASME. JRC2021, 2021 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A002, April 20–21, 2021
Paper No: JRC2021-58347
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2021-58347
View Paper titled, Intermediate Distance Testing of Optical Top-of-Rail (TOR) Lubricity Sensors on a Remote-Controlled Rail Cart
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Topics: Friction, Lasers, Railroads, Rails, Sensors, Testing
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A Review of Parameters Affecting Rail Break Gap Size Using Analytical Methods

Max Potvin, Matheus Trizotto, Marcus Dersch, J. Riley Edwards, Arthur de Oliveira Lima
Proc. ASME. JRC2021, 2021 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A006, April 20–21, 2021
Paper No: JRC2021-58511
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2021-58511
View Paper titled, A Review of Parameters Affecting Rail Break Gap Size Using Analytical Methods
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Topics: Analytical methods, Rails, Temperature
Proceedings Papers

Effect of Longitudinal Fastener Stiffness on Fastening System Loading - Initial Findings

Christian J. Khachaturian, Marcus S. Dersch, J. Riley Edwards, Matheus Trizotto
Proc. ASME. JRC2021, 2021 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A005, April 20–21, 2021
Paper No: JRC2021-58496
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2021-58496
View Paper titled, Effect of Longitudinal Fastener Stiffness on Fastening System Loading - Initial Findings
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Topics: Fasteners, Stiffness, Stress
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A Systems Approach for the Evaluation and Rebuilding of the Rogers Pass Systems on Canadian Pacific

David F. Thurston
Proc. ASME. JRC2021, 2021 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A004, April 20–21, 2021
Paper No: JRC2021-58468
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2021-58468
View Paper titled, A Systems Approach for the Evaluation and Rebuilding of the Rogers Pass Systems on Canadian Pacific
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Topics: Pacific Ocean, Construction, Tunnels, Ventilation, Combustion, Control equipment, Locomotives, Maintenance, Railroads, Reliability
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Proposed Qualification Test Procedure to Identify Prestressed Concrete Ties That May Be Susceptible to End-Splitting Cracks

Adrijana Savic, B. Terry Beck, Robert J. Peterman
Proc. ASME. JRC2021, 2021 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A001, April 20–21, 2021
Paper No: JRC2021-58007
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2021-58007
View Paper titled, Proposed Qualification Test Procedure to Identify Prestressed Concrete Ties That May Be Susceptible to End-Splitting Cracks
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Topics: Fracture (Materials), Prestressed concrete, Concretes, Tendons, Stress, Design, Prisms (Optics), Compressive strength, Cracking (Materials), Fracture (Process)
Proceedings Papers

Stabilization of Railroad Ballast Using Polyurethane Under Various Coal Fouling Conditions

Dinesh Gundavaram, Syed Khaja Karimullah Hussaini
Proc. ASME. JRC2021, 2021 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A003, April 20–21, 2021
Paper No: JRC2021-58396
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2021-58396
View Paper titled, Stabilization of Railroad Ballast Using Polyurethane Under Various Coal Fouling Conditions
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Topics: Coal, Contamination, Friction, Railroads, Urethane elastomers
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Retracted: “Qualification of Track Parameters Based on a Review of Previous Studies” [2020 Joint Rail Conference, St. Louis, Missouri, USA, April 20–22, 2020, Conference Sponsors: Rail Transportation Division, ISBN: 978-0-7918-8358-7, Copyright © 2020 by ASME. Paper No. JRC2020-8065, pp. V001T08A007; 13 pages; doi: 10.1115/JRC2020-8065]

ASME
Proc. ASME. JRC2020, 2020 Joint Rail Conference, V001T08A007, April 20–22, 2020
Paper No: JRC2020-8065
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2020-8065
View Paper titled, Retracted: “Qualification of Track Parameters Based on a Review of Previous Studies” [2020 Joint Rail Conference, St. Louis, Missouri, USA, April 20–22, 2020, Conference Sponsors: Rail Transportation Division, ISBN: 978-0-7918-8358-7, Copyright © 2020 by ASME. Paper No. JRC2020-8065, pp. V001T08A007; 13 pages; doi: 10.1115/JRC2020-8065]
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Topics: Rail transportation, Rails
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Retracted: “Alignment Tolerance of Rail Track” [2020 Joint Rail Conference, St. Louis, Missouri, USA, April 20–22, 2020, Conference Sponsors: Rail Transportation Division, ISBN: 978-0-7918-8358-7, Copyright © 2020 by ASME. Paper No. JRC2020-8064, pp. V001T08A006; 10 pages; doi: 10.1115/JRC2020-8064]

ASME
Proc. ASME. JRC2020, 2020 Joint Rail Conference, V001T08A006, April 20–22, 2020
Paper No: JRC2020-8064
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2020-8064
View Paper titled, Retracted: “Alignment Tolerance of Rail Track” [2020 Joint Rail Conference, St. Louis, Missouri, USA, April 20–22, 2020, Conference Sponsors: Rail Transportation Division, ISBN: 978-0-7918-8358-7, Copyright © 2020 by ASME. Paper No. JRC2020-8064, pp. V001T08A006; 10 pages; doi: 10.1115/JRC2020-8064]
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Topics: Rail transportation, Rails
Proceedings Papers

Probabilistic Risk Analysis of Broken Rail-Caused Train Derailments

Zhipeng Zhang, Kang Zhou, Xiang Liu
Proc. ASME. JRC2020, 2020 Joint Rail Conference, V001T08A013, April 20–22, 2020
Paper No: JRC2020-8100
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2020-8100
View Paper titled, Probabilistic Risk Analysis of Broken Rail-Caused Train Derailments
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Topics: Rails, Risk analysis, Trains, Probability, Risk, Railroads, Automobiles, Traffic, Artificial intelligence, Inspection
Proceedings Papers

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
View Paper titled, Longitudinal Rail Load Distribution: An Analytical Solution
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Topics: Rails, Stress, Trains, Fasteners, Wood products, Traction, Braking, Stiffness, Wheels, Accidents
Proceedings Papers

Railroad Tie Lateral Resistance on Open-Deck Plate Girder Bridges

John T. Gergel, Vishali M. Vasudevan, Matthew H. Hebdon
Proc. ASME. JRC2020, 2020 Joint Rail Conference, V001T08A004, April 20–22, 2020
Paper No: JRC2020-8053
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2020-8053
View Paper titled, Railroad Tie Lateral Resistance on Open-Deck Plate Girder Bridges
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Topics: Bridges (Structures), Girders, Railroad ties, Fasteners, Railroads, Stress, Friction, Timber, Wood products, Trucks