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Heavy Axle Load Wheel-Rail Contact Stresses and Their Tread-Crown Curvature Relationships

S. Kumar, S. P. Singh
Journal: Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Manuf. Sci. Eng. November 1989, 111(4): 382–387.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3188776
Published Online: November 1, 1989
View Article titled, Heavy Axle Load Wheel-Rail Contact Stresses and Their Tread-Crown Curvature Relationships
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Topics: Rails, Stress, Wheels, Automobiles, Design, Freight cars, Railroads
Journal Articles

Influence of Car Tonnage and Wheel Adhesion on Rail and Wheel Wear: A Laboratory Study

S. Kumar, P. K. Krishnamoorthy, D. L. Prasanna Rao
Journal: Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Manuf. Sci. Eng. February 1986, 108(1): 48–58.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3187041
Published Online: February 1, 1986
View Article titled, Influence of Car Tonnage and Wheel Adhesion on Rail and Wheel Wear: A Laboratory Study
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Topics: Adhesion, Rails, Wear, Wheels, Stress, Plasticity, Simulation, Freight cars, Locomotives, Lubrication
Journal Articles

Stiffness and Friction Force Measurements on a Freight Car Truck from Quasi-Static Tests

G. Kachadourian, C. L. Orth, D. W. Inskeep
Journal: Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Manuf. Sci. Eng. February 1984, 106(1): 16–20.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3185904
Published Online: February 1, 1984
View Article titled, Stiffness and Friction Force Measurements on a Freight Car Truck from Quasi-Static Tests
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Topics: Force measurement, Freight cars, Friction, Stiffness, Trucks, Stress, Springs, Bearings, Errors, Manufacturing
Journal Articles

Replication of Revenue Track Input Using a Vibration Test Unit for Freight Car Structure and Lading Damage Evaluation

B. R. Rajkumar, F. D. Irani, C. L. Orth
Journal: Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Manuf. Sci. Eng. February 1984, 106(1): 1–10.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3185905
Published Online: February 1, 1984
View Article titled, Replication of Revenue Track Input Using a Vibration Test Unit for Freight Car Structure and Lading Damage Evaluation
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Topics: Damage, Freight cars, Vibration tests, Geometry, Testing, Vehicles, Accelerometers, Displacement, Dynamics (Mechanics), Hazards
Journal Articles

Roll Dynamics Unit (RDU) Truck Hunting Demonstration

S. K. Punwani, A. V. Arslan
Journal: Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Manuf. Sci. Eng. February 1984, 106(1): 11–15.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3185903
Published Online: February 1, 1984
View Article titled, Roll Dynamics Unit (RDU) Truck Hunting Demonstration
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Topics: Dynamics (Mechanics), Trucks, Freight cars, Stability, Testing, Transportation systems, Wheels
Journal Articles

Dynamic Performance of Single-Axle Freight Trucks

D. N. Wormley, P. A. Tombers
Journal: Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Manuf. Sci. Eng. May 1983, 105(2): 71–74.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3185873
Published Online: May 1, 1983
View Article titled, Dynamic Performance of Single-Axle Freight Trucks
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Topics: Trucks, Stability, Stiffness, Design, Engineering prototypes, Freight cars, Geometry, Wheels
Journal Articles

Fuel Consumption of Freight Trains Hauled by Diesel Electric Locomotives

R. W. Radford
Journal: Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Manuf. Sci. Eng. May 1983, 105(2): 75–87.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3185875
Published Online: May 1, 1983
View Article titled, Fuel Consumption of Freight Trains Hauled by Diesel Electric Locomotives
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Topics: Diesel, Fuel consumption, Locomotives, Trains, Railroads, Weight (Mass), Freight cars, Fuels, Horsepower, Rails
Journal Articles

Experimental Investigation of Contact Stresses Between a U.S. Locomotive Wheel and Rail

S. Kumar, Y. S. Adenwala, B. R. Rajkumar
Journal: Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Manuf. Sci. Eng. May 1983, 105(2): 64–70.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3185872
Published Online: May 1, 1983
View Article titled, Experimental Investigation of Contact Stresses Between a U.S. Locomotive Wheel and Rail
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Topics: Locomotives, Rails, Stress, Wheels, Simulation, Wear, Adhesion, Automobiles, Braking, Dynamic stability
Journal Articles

Development of a Cross-Braced Truck

H. W. Mulcahy, R. J. Weeks
Journal: Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Manuf. Sci. Eng. May 1982, 104(2): 182–188.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3185814
Published Online: May 1, 1982
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Topics: Trucks, Analytical design, Design, Dynamic testing (Engineering), Dynamic testing (Materials), Freight cars, Railroads, Stability, Suspension systems
Journal Articles

Train Brake and Track Capacity Requirements for the ’80s

D. G. Blaine, M. F. Hengel, J. H. Peterson
Journal: Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Manuf. Sci. Eng. November 1981, 103(4): 392–401.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3184503
Published Online: November 1, 1981
View Article titled, Train Brake and Track Capacity Requirements for the ’80s
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Topics: Brakes, Trains, Freight cars, Maintenance
Journal Articles

Laboratory Investigation of Wheel Rail Contact Stresses for U.S. Freight Cars

S. Kumar, B. R. Rajkumar
Journal: Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Manuf. Sci. Eng. May 1981, 103(2): 246–255.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3184484
Published Online: May 1, 1981
View Article titled, Laboratory Investigation of Wheel Rail Contact Stresses for U.S. Freight Cars
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Topics: Freight cars, Rails, Stress, Wheels, Automobiles, Plasticity, Simulation, Design, Railway vehicles, Safety
Journal Articles

The Influence of Truck Hunting Severity on Freight Car Structures

M. F. Hengel, C. Montgomery, R. H. Billingsley
Journal: Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Manuf. Sci. Eng. November 1980, 102(4): 322–326.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3183872
Published Online: November 1, 1980
View Article titled, The Influence of Truck Hunting Severity on Freight Car Structures
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Topics: Freight cars, Trucks, Railroads, Design, Wear
Journal Articles

First Order Dynamic Response of Freight Car to Track Irregularities

S. G. Guins
Journal: Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Manuf. Sci. Eng. August 1980, 102(3): 258–262.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3183862
Published Online: August 1, 1980
View Article titled, First Order Dynamic Response of Freight Car to Track Irregularities
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Topics: Dynamic response, Freight cars
Journal Articles

Harmonic Roll Response of a Railroad Freight Car

S. M. A. Hussain, V. K. Garg, S. P. Singh
Journal: Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Manuf. Sci. Eng. August 1980, 102(3): 282–288.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3183866
Published Online: August 1, 1980
View Article titled, Harmonic Roll Response of a Railroad Freight Car
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Topics: Freight cars, Dampers, Dynamics (Mechanics), Rubber, Trains
Journal Articles

Improved Wheel Tread Profiles for Heavy Freight Vehicles

P. P. Marcotte, K. J. R. Mathewson, W. N. Caldwell
Journal: Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Manuf. Sci. Eng. August 1980, 102(3): 263–271.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3183863
Published Online: August 1, 1980
View Article titled, Improved Wheel Tread Profiles for Heavy Freight Vehicles
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Topics: Vehicles, Wheels, Rails, Trucks, Wear, Automobiles, Computer simulation, Dynamometers, Freight cars, Steady state
Journal Articles

A Method of Obtaining Detailed Freight Car Truck Loading Data

C. P. Spencer, T. L. Pitchford
Journal: Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Manuf. Sci. Eng. May 1980, 102(2): 151–158.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3183847
Published Online: May 1, 1980
View Article titled, A Method of Obtaining Detailed Freight Car Truck Loading Data
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Topics: Freight cars, Trucks, Stress, Cycles, Fatigue, Testing
Journal Articles

Lateral Stability of Freight Cars With Axles Having Different Wheel Profiles and Asymmetric Loading

J. M. Tuten, E. H. Law, N. K. Cooperrider
Journal: Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Manuf. Sci. Eng. February 1979, 101(1): 1–16.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3439469
Published Online: February 1, 1979
View Article titled, Lateral Stability of Freight Cars With Axles Having Different Wheel Profiles and Asymmetric Loading
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Topics: Freight cars, Stability, Wheels, Vehicles, Dynamic response, Stiffness, Creep, Geometry, Rail vehicles, Rails
Journal Articles

Energy Requirements of the Rail Mode

A. N. Addie, B. T. Concannon
Journal: Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Manuf. Sci. Eng. November 1978, 100(4): 475–482.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3439465
Published Online: November 1, 1978
View Article titled, Energy Requirements of the Rail Mode
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Topics: Braking, Computer simulation, Freight cars, Railroads, Rails, Trains
Journal Articles

Optimizing Railroad Freight Car Truck Suspension Systems Having Coulomb Damping

R. L. Bullock, D. B. Cooley
Journal: Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Manuf. Sci. Eng. August 1978, 100(3): 311–316.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3439429
Published Online: August 1, 1978
View Article titled, Optimizing Railroad Freight Car Truck Suspension Systems Having Coulomb Damping
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Topics: Coulombs, Damping, Freight cars, Suspension systems, Trucks, Design, Conceptual design, Friction, Linear vibration, Optimization
Journal Articles

Closure to “Discussion of ‘Optimizing Railroad Freight Car Truck Suspension Systems Having Coulomb Damping’” (1978, ASME J. Eng. Ind., 100, pp. 316–317)

R. L. Bullock, D. B. Cooley
Journal: Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Discussions
J. Manuf. Sci. Eng. August 1978, 100(3): 317.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3439431
Published Online: August 1, 1978
View Article titled, Closure to “Discussion of ‘Optimizing Railroad Freight Car Truck Suspension Systems Having Coulomb Damping’” (1978, ASME J. Eng. Ind., 100, pp. 316–317)
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Topics: Coulombs, Freight cars, Suspension systems, Trucks