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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
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: RTDF2013-4716
https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2013-4716
View Paper titled, Development of Railroad Wheel Rim Axial Residual Stress in Heavy Axle Load Service
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Topics: Rail wheels, Stress, Wheels, Testing, Wheelsets, Damage, Tension, X-ray diffraction, Braking, Failure
Proceedings Papers

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
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: RTDF2013-4715
https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2013-4715
View Paper titled, Insulated Railroad Joint Design Evaluation by Coordinated Test and Finite Element Analysis
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Topics: Design, Finite element analysis, Railroads, Fracture (Materials), Rails, Stress, Failure, Fatigue, Finite element model, Modeling
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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
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: RTDF2013-4706
https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2013-4706
View Paper titled, High Performance Coupling Systems
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Topics: Dimensions, Failure, Fittings, Gages, Lasers, Pins (Engineering), Railroads, Shapes, Transportation systems
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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
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: RTDF2013-4722
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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Near-Race Ultrasonic Inspection of Tapered Roller Bearing Components for Non-Metallic Defects

Lucas Koester, Joseph A. Turner, Craig Zuhlke, Dennis Alexander, Brent Wilson, Constantine Tarawneh, Allen J. Fuller, Jr.
Proc. ASME. RTDF2012, ASME 2012 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, 107-110, October 16–18, 2012
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: RTDF2012-9437
https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2012-9437
View Paper titled, Near-Race Ultrasonic Inspection of Tapered Roller Bearing Components for Non-Metallic Defects
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Topics: Inspection, Tapered roller bearings, Failure, Surface waves (Fluid), Bearings, Machining, Stress, Bearing steel, Electrical discharge machining, Engineering simulation
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Bearing Condition Monitoring Using Wireless Technology to Reduce the Risk of Bearing Failure

Brent M. Wilson, Andrew Martin
Proc. ASME. RTDF2012, ASME 2012 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, 213-222, October 16–18, 2012
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: RTDF2012-9441
https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2012-9441
View Paper titled, Bearing Condition Monitoring Using Wireless Technology to Reduce the Risk of Bearing Failure
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Topics: Bearings, Condition monitoring, Failure, Risk, Rails, Temperature, Locomotives, Algorithms, Automobiles, Control equipment
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New Concrete Crosstie Regulations and Rail Cant Measurement

Arthur L. Clouse
Proc. ASME. RTDF2012, ASME 2012 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, 27-36, October 16–18, 2012
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: RTDF2012-9410
https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2012-9410
View Paper titled, New Concrete Crosstie Regulations and Rail Cant Measurement
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Topics: Concretes, Rails, Regulations, Fasteners, Stiffness, Failure, Stability, Stress, Compressive strength, Damage
Proceedings Papers

Powering the Trains

Michel A. Thomet
Proc. ASME. RTDF2012, ASME 2012 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, 45-49, October 16–18, 2012
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: RTDF2012-9414
https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2012-9414
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Topics: Trains, Failure, Rails, Simulation, Drag (Fluid dynamics), Friction, Rail vehicles, Reliability, Transportation systems, Wire
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Hybrid Technology Networking: A Novel Wireless Networking Approach for Real-Time Railcar Status Monitoring

Sushanta Mohan Rakshit, Michael Hempel, Hamid Sharif, John Punwani, Monique Stewart
Proc. ASME. RTDF2012, ASME 2012 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, 181-187, October 16–18, 2012
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: RTDF2012-9402
https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2012-9402
View Paper titled, Hybrid Technology Networking: A Novel Wireless Networking Approach for Real-Time Railcar Status Monitoring
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Topics: Bearings, Brakes, Doors, Electrical components, Electrical wires, Engineering prototypes, Failure, Flaw detection, Hardware, Leakage
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Measurement of Residual Stress in Railway Wheels With Vertical Split Rim Failures

Adrian T. DeWald, Scott Cummings, John Punwani
Proc. ASME. RTDF2012, ASME 2012 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, 85-89, October 16–18, 2012
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: RTDF2012-9422
https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2012-9422
View Paper titled, Measurement of Residual Stress in Railway Wheels With Vertical Split Rim Failures
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Topics: Failure, Rail wheels, Stress, Wheels, Fracture (Materials), Residual stresses, Failure mechanisms, Low cycle fatigue
Proceedings Papers

Fretting Fatigue of Axles

Daniel H. Stone
Proc. ASME. RTDF2011, ASME 2011 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, 35-37, September 21–22, 2011
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: RTDF2011-67007
https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2011-67007
View Paper titled, Fretting Fatigue of Axles
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Topics: Corrosion, Damage, Failure, Fatigue, Fatigue cracks, Fracture (Materials), Pipeline risers, Risers (Casting), Stress, Wheels
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Use of On-Board Hand Brake Monitoring to Prevent Freight Car Wheel Damage and Improve Maintenance and Safety

Cameron Lonsdale, Brent Wilson
Proc. ASME. RTDF2011, ASME 2011 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, 11-16, September 21–22, 2011
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: RTDF2011-67002
https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2011-67002
View Paper titled, Use of On-Board Hand Brake Monitoring to Prevent Freight Car Wheel Damage and Improve Maintenance and Safety
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Topics: Brakes, Damage, Freight cars, Maintenance, Safety, Wheels, Sensors, Accidents, Automobiles, Failure
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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
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: RTDF2011-67025
https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2011-67025
View Paper titled, Effect of Wheel/Rail Loads on Concrete Tie Stresses and Rail Rollover
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Topics: Concretes, Rails, Stress, Wheels, Safety, Trucks, Compressive strength, Design, Failure, Failure mechanisms
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Estimating Track Capacity Based on Rail Stresses and Metal Fatigue

David Y. Jeong, A. Benjamin Perlman
Proc. ASME. RTDF2011, ASME 2011 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, 1-10, September 21–22, 2011
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: RTDF2011-67001
https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2011-67001
View Paper titled, Estimating Track Capacity Based on Rail Stresses and Metal Fatigue
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Topics: Metal fatigue, Rails, Stress, Temperature, Thermal stresses, Trains, Wear, Accidents, Failure, Finite element methods
Proceedings Papers

Shattered Rim Failure Modeling in Railroad Wheels

Venkata S. Sura, Sankaran Mahadevan
Proc. ASME. RTDF2010, ASME 2010 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, 129-138, October 12–13, 2010
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: RTDF2010-42028
https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2010-42028
View Paper titled, Shattered Rim Failure Modeling in Railroad Wheels
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Topics: Cracking (Materials), Failure, Finite element model, Fracture (Materials), Fracture (Process), Modeling, Rail wheels, Residual stresses, Stress, Wear
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Mathematical Simulation of Air Suspension Failure and Derailment

Patricia Schreiber, Nicholas Wilson
Proc. ASME. RTDF2010, ASME 2010 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, 79-90, October 12–13, 2010
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: RTDF2010-42016
https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2010-42016
View Paper titled, Mathematical Simulation of Air Suspension Failure and Derailment
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Topics: Failure, Simulation, Transportation systems, Flanges, Geometry, Rails, Vehicles, Wheels, Dynamic response, Simulation results
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Microstructural Evaluation of Wheel Steel Using Simulated Service Thermal Loads

Steven Dedmon
Proc. ASME. RTDF2009, ASME 2009 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, 33-41, October 20–21, 2009
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: RTDF2009-18010
https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2009-18010
View Paper titled, Microstructural Evaluation of Wheel Steel Using Simulated Service Thermal Loads
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Topics: Braking, Failure, Process simulation, Residual stresses, Stress, Temperature, Wheel steel, Wheels
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An Interpretive Literature Review of Wheel Shelling

Daniel Stone
Proc. ASME. RTDF2008, ASME 2008 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, 149-155, September 24–25, 2008
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: RTDF2008-74028
https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2008-74028
View Paper titled, An Interpretive Literature Review of Wheel Shelling
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Topics: Wheels, Flow (Dynamics), Fracture (Materials), Rolling contact, Shear (Mechanics), Shells, Failure, Fatigue, Metals
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A Dynamic Test of a Collision Post of a State-of-the-Art End Frame Design

Michelle Priante, Patricia Llana, Karina Jacobsen, David Tyrell, Benjamin Perlman
Proc. ASME. RTDF2008, ASME 2008 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, 95-105, September 24–25, 2008
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: RTDF2008-74020
https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2008-74020
View Paper titled, A Dynamic Test of a Collision Post of a State-of-the-Art End Frame Design
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Topics: Collisions (Physics), Design, Corners (Structural elements), Polishing equipment, Railroads, Absorption, Accidents, Breakwaters, Deformation, Failure
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Analysis of Impact Energy to Fracture Unnotched Charpy Specimens Made From Railroad Tank Car Steel

H. Yu, D. Y. Jeong, J. E. Gordon, Y. H. Tang
Proc. ASME. RTDF2007, ASME 2007 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, 123-130, September 11–12, 2007
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: RTDF2007-46038
https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2007-46038
View Paper titled, Analysis of Impact Energy to Fracture Unnotched Charpy Specimens Made From Railroad Tank Car Steel
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Topics: Fracture (Materials), Fracture (Process), Railway tank cars, Steel, Finite element analysis, Failure, Modeling, Stress, Damage, Deformation