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Proceedings Papers

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
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: RTDF2013-4713
https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2013-4713
View Paper titled, Modern Uncertainty Quantification Methods in Railroad Vehicle Dynamics
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Topics: Railroads, Uncertainty quantification, Vehicle dynamics, Springs, Statistical distributions, Vehicles, Chaos, Dampers, Polynomials, Sampling methods
Proceedings Papers

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
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: RTDF2013-4731
https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2013-4731
View Paper titled, Double Rail Model and Turnout Simulation
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Topics: Rails, Simulation, Wheels, Geometry, Simulation results, Vehicles, Damping, Freight cars, Optimization, Railroads
Proceedings Papers

Next Generation Passenger Brake Equipment Development

Paul E. Jamieson, Jeffrey Gordon
Proc. ASME. RTDF2013, ASME 2013 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, V001T01A020, October 15–17, 2013
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: RTDF2013-4732
https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2013-4732
View Paper titled, Next Generation Passenger Brake Equipment Development
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Topics: Brakes, Trains, Rails, Buses, Pipes, Pneumatics, Regulations, Vehicles
Proceedings Papers

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
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: RTDF2012-9438
https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2012-9438
View Paper titled, Variable Directivity Acoustical Warning Device (AWD) as an Optimized Locomotive Horn
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Topics: Acoustics, Locomotives, Engineering prototypes, Noise (Sound), Collisions (Physics), Highways, Trains, Computer simulation, Industrial research, Railroads
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Infrastructure Data Management Systems Driven by Commercial Need: One Company’s Experience

Kevin Fry
Proc. ASME. RTDF2012, ASME 2012 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, 199-204, October 16–18, 2012
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: RTDF2012-9430
https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2012-9430
View Paper titled, Infrastructure Data Management Systems Driven by Commercial Need: One Company’s Experience
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Topics: Computer software, Delays, Errors, Inspection, Maintenance, Railroads, Rails, Reliability, Root cause analysis, Safety
Proceedings Papers

Results of Fire Test of Aluminum Car Structure Bombardier Innovia APM 300 System

Kevin Lewis, Randall Thomure, Scott Moore, Goran Olsson, Angel Rosario
Proc. ASME. RTDF2012, ASME 2012 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, 119-155, October 16–18, 2012
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: RTDF2012-9439
https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2012-9439
View Paper titled, Results of Fire Test of Aluminum Car Structure Bombardier Innovia APM 300 System
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Topics: Aluminum, Fire testing, Vehicles, ASTM International, Rails, Fire, Flames, Testing
Proceedings Papers

Experimental Evaluation of Resistance to Motion of a Light Rail Vehicle

Jesu´s Otero Yugat, Igor Alonso Portillo
Proc. ASME. RTDF2011, ASME 2011 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, 131-136, September 21–22, 2011
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: RTDF2011-67023
https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2011-67023
View Paper titled, Experimental Evaluation of Resistance to Motion of a Light Rail Vehicle
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Topics: Light rail vehicles, Traction, Signals, Accelerometers, Air conditioning, Bridges (Structures), Cooling, Drag (Fluid dynamics), Experimental methods, Gages
Proceedings Papers

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

A Dynamic Wheel/Rail Interaction Model Based on an Euler-Bernoulli Beam Rail Model

Brad M. Hopkins, Saied Taheri
Proc. ASME. RTDF2011, ASME 2011 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, 17-22, September 21–22, 2011
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: RTDF2011-67003
https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2011-67003
View Paper titled, A Dynamic Wheel/Rail Interaction Model Based on an Euler-Bernoulli Beam Rail Model
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Topics: Rails, Wheels, Algorithms, Flaw detection, Fracture (Materials), Fracture (Process), Trains, Dampers, Railroads, Springs
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Preliminary Finite Element Analysis of Locomotive Crashworthy Components

Patricia Llana, Richard Stringfellow
Proc. ASME. RTDF2011, ASME 2011 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, 23-33, September 21–22, 2011
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: RTDF2011-67006
https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2011-67006
View Paper titled, Preliminary Finite Element Analysis of Locomotive Crashworthy Components
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Topics: Crashworthiness, Finite element analysis, Locomotives, Trains, Collisions (Physics), Vehicles, Absorption, Deformation, Energy management, Finite element model
Proceedings Papers

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
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: RTDF2011-67021
https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2011-67021
View Paper titled, Seattle Center Monorail Train Refurbishment Program
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Topics: Trains, Design, Transportation systems, Vehicles, Construction, Accidents, Communications based train control, Engineering design processes, Maintenance, Programmable controllers
Proceedings Papers

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
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: RTDF2011-67016
https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2011-67016
View Paper titled, Whole-Body Vibration in Locomotive Cabs
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Topics: Locomotives, Vibration, Shock (Mechanics), Trains, Accelerometers, Engineers, Rail vehicles, Trucks, Automobiles, Data collection
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Criteria and Procedures for Assessing Occupied Volume Integrity

Michael Carolan, A. Benjamin Perlman, David C. Tyrell
Proc. ASME. RTDF2010, ASME 2010 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, 113-122, October 12–13, 2010
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: RTDF2010-42022
https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2010-42022
View Paper titled, Criteria and Procedures for Assessing Occupied Volume Integrity
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Topics: Automobiles, Collisions (Physics), Crashworthiness, Deformation, Governments, Railroads, Rails, Regulations, Safety, Stress
Proceedings Papers

Track Health Monitoring Using Wavelets

Brad M. Hopkins, Saied Taheri
Proc. ASME. RTDF2010, ASME 2010 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, 9-15, October 12–13, 2010
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: RTDF2010-42004
https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2010-42004
View Paper titled, Track Health Monitoring Using Wavelets
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Topics: Wavelets, Algorithms, Signals, Flaw detection, Rails, Signal processing, Trains, Wheels, Fourier transforms, Accelerometers
Proceedings Papers

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
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: RTDF2010-42034
https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2010-42034
View Paper titled, Rotational Energy Harvesting Systems for Unpowered Freight Rail Cars
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Topics: Automobiles, Energy harvesting, Rails, Freight cars, Railroads, Buses, Dampers, Design, Dynamometers, Electrical measurement
Proceedings Papers

An Approach to Wind Blow-Over Risk Reduction at Norfolk Southern Rwy

G. Walter Rosenberger, Brian J. Dumont, Corey T. Pasta
Proc. ASME. RTDF2010, ASME 2010 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, 139-146, October 12–13, 2010
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: RTDF2010-42029
https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2010-42029
View Paper titled, An Approach to Wind Blow-Over Risk Reduction at Norfolk Southern Rwy
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Topics: Risk reduction, Wind, Modeling, Coal, Control equipment, Dynamics (Mechanics), Fluid dynamics, Railroads, Rails, Traffic
Proceedings Papers

A Rail Vehicle Clearance Calculation Program

Louis T. Klauder, Jr.
Proc. ASME. RTDF2010, ASME 2010 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, 105-112, October 12–13, 2010
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: RTDF2010-42018
https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2010-42018
View Paper titled, A Rail Vehicle Clearance Calculation Program
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Topics: Clearances (Engineering), Rail vehicles, Vehicles, Computer software, Geometry
Proceedings Papers

Characteristics of Eddy Current Braking

Karl W. Berger
Proc. ASME. RTDF2010, ASME 2010 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, 47-50, October 12–13, 2010
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: RTDF2010-42009
https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2010-42009
View Paper titled, Characteristics of Eddy Current Braking
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Topics: Braking, Eddies (Fluid dynamics), Eddy currents (Electricity), Brakes, Trains, Friction, High speed rail, Railroads, Vehicles
Proceedings Papers

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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Collision Safety Improvements for Light Rail Vehicles Operating in Shared Right of Way Street Environments

Robert T. Bocchieri, Steven W. Kirkpatrick, Claudia Navarro-Northrup, Robert A. MacNeill, Brian D. Peterson, Glenn Gough
Proc. ASME. RTDF2009, ASME 2009 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, 61-70, October 20–21, 2009
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: RTDF2009-18018
https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2009-18018
View Paper titled, Collision Safety Improvements for Light Rail Vehicles Operating in Shared Right of Way Street Environments
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Topics: Collisions (Physics), Light rail vehicles, Roads, Safety, Automobiles, Vehicles, Computer simulation, Crashworthiness, Design, Geometry