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Improving the Abrasion Resistance of Concrete to Mitigate Concrete Crosstie Rail Seat Deterioration (RSD)

Amogh A. Shurpali, J. Riley Edwards, Ryan G. Kernes, David A. Lange, Christopher P. L. Barkan
Journal: Materials Performance and Characterization
Publisher: ASTM International
Article Type: Technical Papers
Matls. Perf. Charact.. April 2017, 6(1): 521–534.
Paper No: MPC20170051
https://doi.org/10.1520/MPC20170051
Published Online: December 12, 2017
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Evaluation of Laboratory and Field Experimentation Characterizing Concrete Crosstie Rail Seat Load Distributions

Matthew J. Greve, Marcus S. Dersch, J. Riley Edwards, Christopher P. L. Barkan
Proc. ASME. JRC2015, 2015 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A016, March 23–26, 2015
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2015-5685
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2015-5685
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Topics: Concretes, Rails, Stress, Design, Railroads, Failure analysis, Gages, Risk, Sensors, Traffic
Proceedings Papers

Analysis of the Lateral Load Path in Concrete Crosstie Fastening Systems

Brent Williams, J. Riley Edwards, Ryan G. Kernes, Christopher P. L. Barkan
Proc. ASME. JRC2014, 2014 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A011, April 2–4, 2014
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2014-3754
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2014-3754
View Paper titled, Analysis of the Lateral Load Path in Concrete Crosstie Fastening Systems
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Topics: Concretes, Stress, Design, Failure, Trains, Wheels, Failure mechanisms, Instrumentation, Rails
Proceedings Papers

Siding Spacing and the Incremental Capacity of the Transition From Single to Double Track

Ivan Atanassov, C. Tyler Dick, Christopher P. L. Barkan
Proc. ASME. JRC2014, 2014 Joint Rail Conference, V001T04A005, April 2–4, 2014
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2014-3831
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2014-3831
View Paper titled, Siding Spacing and the Incremental Capacity of the Transition From Single to Double Track
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Topics: Computer software, Control equipment, Delays, Railroads, Rails, Simulation, Sustainability, Traffic, Trains, Transportation systems
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Analysis of the Relationship Between Rail Seat Load Distribution and Rail Seat Deterioration in Concrete Crossties

Matthew Greve, Marcus S. Dersch, J. Riley Edwards, Christopher P. L. Barkan, Jose Mediavilla, Brent M. Wilson
Proc. ASME. JRC2014, 2014 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A016, April 2–4, 2014
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2014-3775
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2014-3775
View Paper titled, Analysis of the Relationship Between Rail Seat Load Distribution and Rail Seat Deterioration in Concrete Crossties
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Topics: Concretes, Rails, Stress, Failure mechanisms, Abrasion, Cracking (Materials), Damage, Design, Erosion, Fracture (Process)
Proceedings Papers

Seasonal Effect on the Optimization of Rail Defect Inspection Frequency

Xiang Liu, C. Tyler Dick, Alexander Lovett, Mohd Rapik Saat, Christopher P. L. Barkan
Proc. ASME. RTDF2013, ASME 2013 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, V001T01A008, October 15–17, 2013
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: RTDF2013-4711
https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2013-4711
View Paper titled, Seasonal Effect on the Optimization of Rail Defect Inspection Frequency
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Topics: Inspection, Optimization, Rails, Railroads, Safety, Trains, Rail transportation, Risk, Risk management
Proceedings Papers

Quantifying Shared Corridor Wheel Loading Variation Using Wheel Impact Load Detectors

Brandon J. Van Dyk, Marcus S. Dersch, J. Riley Edwards, Conrad Ruppert, Jr., Christopher P. L. Barkan
Proc. ASME. JRC2013, 2013 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A002, April 15–18, 2013
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2013-2404
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2013-2404
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Topics: Sensors, Stress, Wheels, Rails, Design, Traffic, Damage, Failure, High speed rail, Maintenance
Proceedings Papers

Analyzing the Progression From Single to Double Track Networks

Samuel L. Sogin, C. Tyler Dick, Yung-Cheng Lai, Christopher P. L. Barkan
Proc. ASME. JRC2013, 2013 Joint Rail Conference, V001T04A002, April 15–18, 2013
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2013-2446
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2013-2446
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Topics: Computer software, Control equipment, Delays, Experimental design, Rail transportation, Railroads, Rails, Response surface methodology, Simulation, Traffic
Proceedings Papers

Safety Effectiveness of Integrated Accident Prevention Strategies

Xiang Liu, M. Rapik Saat, Christopher P. L. Barkan
Proc. ASME. JRC2013, 2013 Joint Rail Conference, V001T06A006, April 15–18, 2013
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2013-2472
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2013-2472
View Paper titled, Safety Effectiveness of Integrated Accident Prevention Strategies
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Topics: Safety, Rails, Wheels, Accidents, Design, Hazardous substances, Railroads, Railway tank cars, Risk management, Risk reduction
Proceedings Papers

Measuring the Impact of Additional Rail Traffic Using Highway and Railroad Metrics

Samuel L. Sogin, Christopher P. L. Barkan, Yung-Cheng Lai, Mohd Rapik Saat
Proc. ASME. JRC2012, 2012 Joint Rail Conference, 475-484, April 17–19, 2012
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2012-74133
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74133
View Paper titled, Measuring the Impact of Additional Rail Traffic Using Highway and Railroad Metrics
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Topics: Highways, Railroads, Rails, Traffic, Trains, Delays, Computer simulation, Reliability
Proceedings Papers

Impact of Passenger Trains in Double Track Networks

Samuel L. Sogin, Christopher P. L. Barkan, Yung-Cheng Lai, Mohd Rapik Saat
Proc. ASME. JRC2012, 2012 Joint Rail Conference, 485-490, April 17–19, 2012
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2012-74135
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74135
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Topics: Trains, Traffic, Delays, Railroads, Simulation, Computer software, Control equipment, Rails, Rapid tooling, Tradeoffs
Proceedings Papers

Measuring Concrete Crosstie Rail Seat Pressure Distribution With Matrix Based Tactile Surface Sensors

Christopher T. Rapp, J. Riley Edwards, Marcus S. Dersch, Christopher P. L. Barkan, Jose Mediavilla, Brent M. Wilson
Proc. ASME. JRC2012, 2012 Joint Rail Conference, 85-92, April 17–19, 2012
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2012-74092
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74092
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Topics: Concretes, Pressure, Rails, Sensors, Testing, Railroads, Stress, Durability, High speed rail, Probability
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Laboratory Investigation of the Abrasive Wear Mechanism of Concrete Crosstie Rail Seat Deterioration (RSD)

Amogh Arvind Shurpali, Emily Van Dam, J. Riley Edwards, David A. Lange, Christopher P. L. Barkan
Proc. ASME. JRC2012, 2012 Joint Rail Conference, 99-108, April 17–19, 2012
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2012-74107
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2012-74107
View Paper titled, Laboratory Investigation of the Abrasive Wear Mechanism of Concrete Crosstie Rail Seat Deterioration (RSD)
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Topics: Concretes, Rails, Wear, Abrasion, Design, Stress, Service life (Equipment), Trains, Tribology, Cycles
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Review of Intermodal Train Loading Metrics for North American Railroads

Tristan G. Rickett, J. Riley Edwards, Christopher P. L. Barkan
Proc. ASME. JRC2011, 2011 Joint Rail Conference, 405-414, March 16–18, 2011
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2011-56049
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2011-56049
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Topics: Intermodal transport, Railroads, Stress, Trains, Containers, Drag (Fluid dynamics), Energy efficiency, Fuels, Transportation systems
Proceedings Papers

Emerging Condition Monitoring Technologies for Railway Track Components and Special Trackwork

Luis Fernando Molina Camargo, J. Riley Edwards, Christopher P. L. Barkan
Proc. ASME. JRC2011, 2011 Joint Rail Conference, 151-158, March 16–18, 2011
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2011-56113
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2011-56113
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Topics: Condition monitoring, Railroads, Inspection, Maintenance, Defect analysis, Failure mechanisms, Safety, Traffic, Transportation systems
Proceedings Papers

Impact of Automated Inspection Technology on Unit Train Performance

Bryan W. Schlake, Christopher P. L. Barkan, J. Riley Edwards
Proc. ASME. JRC2010, 2010 Joint Rail Conference, Volume 2, 281-288, April 27–29, 2010
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2010-36258
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2010-36258
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Topics: Inspection, Trains, Delays, Failure, Accidents, Computer software, Condition monitoring, Damage, Economic analysis, Maintenance
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Benefit-Cost Analysis of Infrastructure Improvement for Derailment Prevention

Xiang Liu, Mohd Rapik Saat, Christopher P. L. Barkan
Proc. ASME. JRC2010, 2010 Joint Rail Conference, Volume 1, 399-405, April 27–29, 2010
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2010-36029
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2010-36029
View Paper titled, Benefit-Cost Analysis of Infrastructure Improvement for Derailment Prevention
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Topics: Cost benefit analysis, Railroads, Accidents, Safety, Maintenance, Trains, Databases, Risk reduction, Tradeoffs
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Evaluating the Potential for Damaging Hydraulic Pressure in the Concrete Tie Rail Seat

John C. Zeman, J. Riley Edwards, David A. Lange, Christopher P. L. Barkan
Proc. ASME. JRC2010, 2010 Joint Rail Conference, Volume 1, 349-358, April 27–29, 2010
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2010-36219
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2010-36219
View Paper titled, Evaluating the Potential for Damaging Hydraulic Pressure in the Concrete Tie Rail Seat
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Topics: Concretes, Pressure, Rails, Stress, Water pressure, Cracking (Materials), Fracture (Process), Geometry, Cycles, Energy dissipation
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Machine Vision Condition Monitoring of Railcar Structural Underframe Components

John M. Hart, Bryan Schlake, Sinisa Todorovic, J. Riley Edwards, Narendra Ahuja, Christopher P. L. Barkan
Proc. ASME. RTDF2009, ASME 2009 Rail Transportation Division Fall Technical Conference, 161-168, October 20–21, 2009
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: RTDF2009-18043
https://doi.org/10.1115/RTDF2009-18043
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Topics: Condition monitoring, Machinery, Inspection, Railroads, Structural elements (Construction), Algorithms, Freight cars, Maintenance, Computers, Damage
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Prospects for Dynamic Brake Energy Recovery on North American Freight Locomotives

Travis D. Painter, Christopher P. L. Barkan
Proc. ASME. JRC2006, Joint Rail, 181-188, April 4–6, 2006
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2006-94051
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2006-94051
View Paper titled, Prospects for Dynamic Brake Energy Recovery on North American Freight Locomotives
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Topics: Brakes, Energy recovery, Locomotives, Trains, Fuels, Computer simulation, Diesel, Emissions, Railroads, Energy efficiency