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Discrete Element Modeling of Railway Ballast for Studying Railroad Tamping Operation

Nilesh Dama, Mehdi Ahmadian
Proc. ASME. JRC2020, 2020 Joint Rail Conference, V001T08A003, April 20–22, 2020
Paper No: JRC2020-8051
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2020-8051
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Topics: Discrete element methods, Modeling, Particulate matter, Railroads, Shapes, Compacting, Calibration, Computer simulation, Computer software, Cycles
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Sustainability in Railway Construction: LCA–LCC Based Assessment of Alternative Solutions for Track-Bed

Marinella Giunta, Sara Bressi, Massimo Losa
Proc. ASME. JRC2020, 2020 Joint Rail Conference, V001T02A001, April 20–22, 2020
Paper No: JRC2020-8008
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2020-8008
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Topics: Life cycle assessment, Life cycle costing, Railroad construction, Railroads, Sustainability, Asphalt, Bituminous materials, Construction, Maintenance, Pitch (Bituminous material)
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Estimating the Inner Ring Defect Size and Residual Service Life of Freight Railcar Bearings Using Vibration Signatures

Jennifer Lima, Constantine Tarawneh, Jesse Aguilera, Jonas Cuanang
Proc. ASME. JRC2020, 2020 Joint Rail Conference, V001T09A003, April 20–22, 2020
Paper No: JRC2020-8059
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2020-8059
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Topics: Bearings, Service life (Equipment), Vibration, Condition monitoring, Maintenance, Railroads, Sensors, Trains, Risk, Temperature
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2019 Nominations for ASME Historic Mechanical Engineering Landmark Status: Rail Transportation Category

Michael E. Iden
Proc. ASME. JRC2020, 2020 Joint Rail Conference, V001T07A002, April 20–22, 2020
Paper No: JRC2020-8056
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2020-8056
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Topics: Mechanical engineering, Rail transportation, Locomotives, Diesel engines, Engineering prototypes, Railroads, Cycles, Diesel, Adhesion, Engines
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Big Data Analytics for Proactively Optimizing Rolling Stock Maintenance

Naji Albakay, Michael Hempel, Hamid Sharif
Proc. ASME. JRC2019, 2019 Joint Rail Conference, V001T06A005, April 9–12, 2019
Paper No: JRC2019-1253
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2019-1253
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Topics: Maintenance, Trains, Failure, Reliability, Wear, Algorithms, Bearings, Brakes, Cycles, Inspection
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Estimating the Outer Ring Defect Size and Remaining Service Life of Freight Railcar Bearings Using Vibration Signatures

Joseph Montalvo, Constantine Tarawneh, Jennifer Lima, Jonas Cuanang, Nancy De Los Santos
Proc. ASME. JRC2019, 2019 Joint Rail Conference, V001T06A006, April 9–12, 2019
Paper No: JRC2019-1284
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2019-1284
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Topics: Bearings, Service life (Equipment), Vibration, Sensors, Condition monitoring, Maintenance, Railroads, Rails, Risk, Temperature
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On Numerical Analyses of Rail Steel Fatigue Crack Growth Data

David Y. Jeong
Proc. ASME. JRC2019, 2019 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A005, April 9–12, 2019
Paper No: JRC2019-1264
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2019-1264
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Topics: Fatigue cracks, Numerical analysis, Rails, Steel, Fracture (Materials), Fatigue, Regression analysis, Cycles, Errors, Fatigue life
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Experimental Modeling of Railway Car Wheel-Forces During Turning

Frank Otremba, José Antonio Romero Navarrete
Proc. ASME. JRC2019, 2019 Joint Rail Conference, V001T10A001, April 9–12, 2019
Paper No: JRC2019-1219
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2019-1219
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Topics: Accidents, Conceptual design, Construction, Cycles, Dynamic response, Instrumentation, Modeling, Railroads, Safety, Sloshing
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Studying the Effect of Tangential Forces on Rolling Contact Fatigue in Rails Considering Microstructure

Mohamad Ghodrati, Mehdi Ahmadian, Reza Mirzaeifar
Proc. ASME. JRC2019, 2019 Joint Rail Conference, V001T10A003, April 9–12, 2019
Paper No: JRC2019-1279
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2019-1279
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Topics: Fatigue, Rails, Rolling contact, Fracture (Materials), Traction, Stress, Crystals, Cycles, Damage, Finite element model
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A Tiered Approach for Evaluating the Sustainability of Remediation Activities at Rail Sites

Amanda D. McNally
Proc. ASME. JRC2018, 2018 Joint Rail Conference, V001T07A003, April 18–20, 2018
Paper No: JRC2018-6163
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6163
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Topics: Rails, Sustainability, Emissions, Liabilities, Columns (Structural), Construction, Cycles, Design, Economics , Governments
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Simulating Ballast Breakage Under Repeated Loading Using the Discrete Element Method

Beema Dahal, S. M. Naziur Mahmud, Debakanta Mishra
Proc. ASME. JRC2018, 2018 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A003, April 18–20, 2018
Paper No: JRC2018-6117
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6117
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Topics: Discrete element methods, Bond strength, Particulate matter, Railroads, Stress, Computer simulation, Cycles, Deformation, Drainage, Particle size
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Analysis of Service Condition and Influence of Metro Brake System Based on Stream Data Processing Method

Jianyong Zuo, Tiefeng Zhao, Bingzheng Wang, Jingxian Ding, Lei Zuo
Proc. ASME. JRC2018, 2018 Joint Rail Conference, V001T04A001, April 18–20, 2018
Paper No: JRC2018-6134
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6134
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Topics: Brakes, Braking, Pressure, Statistics, Cycles, Data mining, Dynamic braking, Stability
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Investigating the Rolling Contact Fatigue in Rails Using Finite Element Method and Cohesive Zone Approach

Mohamad Ghodrati, Mehdi Ahmadian, Reza Mirzaeifar
Proc. ASME. JRC2018, 2018 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A013, April 18–20, 2018
Paper No: JRC2018-6183
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6183
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Topics: Fatigue, Finite element methods, Rails, Rolling contact, Traction, Fatigue damage, Temperature, Wheels, Grain boundaries, Stress
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Effect of Geogrid Inclusion on Ballast Resilient Modulus: The Concept of ‘Geogrid Gain Factor’

S. M. Naziur Mahmud, Debakanta Mishra, David O. Potyondy
Proc. ASME. JRC2018, 2018 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A005, April 18–20, 2018
Paper No: JRC2018-6126
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6126
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Topics: Construction, Cycles, Design, Discrete element methods, Modeling, Particle size, Particulate matter, Railroads, Shear strength, Stress
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Defect Prognostics Models for Spall Growth in Railroad Bearing Rolling Elements

Nancy De Los Santos, Constantine M. Tarawneh, Robert E. Jones, Arturo Fuentes
Proc. ASME. JRC2018, 2018 Joint Rail Conference, V001T02A011, April 18–20, 2018
Paper No: JRC2018-6214
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6214
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Topics: Bearings, Railroads, Cycles, Safety, Maintenance, Monitoring systems, Testing, Alloys, Condition monitoring, Delays
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On the Effects of Multiple Railway Track Alignment Defects on the CWR Thermal Buckling

Giovanni Pio Pucillo
Proc. ASME. JRC2018, 2018 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A018, April 18–20, 2018
Paper No: JRC2018-6205
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6205
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Topics: Buckling, Railroads, Shapes, Geometry, Stress, Temperature, Wavelength, Displacement, Rails, Safety
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Proper Testing of DC High Speed Circuit-Breakers and Protection Relays in a Railway Environment

Wim D’Hooghe
Proc. ASME. JRC2018, 2018 Joint Rail Conference, V001T09A005, April 18–20, 2018
Paper No: JRC2018-6237
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2018-6237
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Topics: Circuit breakers, Railroads, Testing, Rails, Trains, Cities, Cycles, Traction
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Multifunctional Coating System for Rail Track Applications

Hao Wang, Milad Salemi, P. N. Balaguru
Proc. ASME. JRC2017, 2017 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A015, April 4–7, 2017
Paper No: JRC2017-2323
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2017-2323
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Topics: Coating processes, Coatings, Rails, Temperature, Durability, Absorption, Corrosion, Corrosion resistance, Cycles, Engineering simulation
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Determining the Remaining Prestress Force in a Prestressed Concrete Crosstie

James D. Scott, Aaron A. Robertson, Robert J. Peterman, B. Terry Beck, Kyle A. Riding, John Wu
Proc. ASME. JRC2017, 2017 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A011, April 4–7, 2017
Paper No: JRC2017-2287
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2017-2287
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Topics: Prestressed concrete, Stress, Fracture (Materials), Concretes, Cracking (Materials), Fracture (Process), Railroad ties, Cycles, Displacement, Equilibrium (Physics)
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Incorporating Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) in Freight Transportation Infrastructure Project Evaluation

Soumith Kumar Oduru, Pasi Lautala
Proc. ASME. JRC2017, 2017 Joint Rail Conference, V001T07A006, April 4–7, 2017
Paper No: JRC2017-2303
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2017-2303
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Topics: Life cycle assessment, Transportation systems, Emissions, Carbon dioxide, Computer software, Copper, Cycles, Energy consumption, Fossil fuels, Nickel