EVALUATION OF TRACK-GAUGE-STRENGTH DEGRADATION IN REVENUE SERVICE

An objective railroad tie replacement program, which takes into account load, track conditions, and environmental conditions, can help railroads realize substantial savings in their revenue service. This article describes continuing efforts in the investigation of track gauge strength degradation using the Track Loading Vehicle (TLV), a component of the Association of American Railroads Strategic Research Initiative Research Program. Tests conducted at three revenue-service sites, the analysis methods, and preliminary results are discussed. The objective of the research is to develop a model for predicting gauge strength degradation. The model can then be used to assist railroads in developing effective tie maintenance programs.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation

  345 Hudson Street
  New York, NY  United States  10014
• Authors:
  • Li, Duo
  • Thompson, R
  • Yoshino, D
• Publication Date: 2003-10

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Figures;
• Pagination: p. 19-21
• Serial:
  • Railway Track and Structures
  • Volume: 99
  • Issue Number: 10
  • Publisher: Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation
  • ISSN: 0033-9016

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Maintenance of way; Measuring instruments; Railroad ties; Railroad tracks; Strength of materials; Wheel loads
• Subject Areas: Maintenance and Preservation; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00968730
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: UC Berkeley Transportation Library
• Files: BTRIS, TRIS
• Created Date: Feb 3 2004 12:00AM