| Title | Analysis of Lateral Rail Restraint. |
|---|---|
| Record ID | 43248 |
| Personal Name Creator |
Jeong, David Y.; Coltman, Michael |
| Corporate Creator | John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) |
| Publisher | United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration |
| Publication Date | 19830901 |
| Language | English |
| Abstract | This report deals with the analysis of lateral rail strength using the results of experimental investigations and a nonlinear rail response model. Part of the analysis involves the parametric study of the influence of track parameters on lateral rail restraint. These parameters include rail size, rail support characteristics, and wheel versus truck loading. Based on these results, safety limits on allowable rail restraint degradation for low speed track are presented. |
| Rosap ID | dot:9516 |
| Rosap URL | https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/9516 |
| TRT Terms | Railroad tracks; Derailments; Finite element method; Railroad wheels; Rail gauge; Deflection; Mathematical models; Rail fasteners; Rolling contact |
| General Subjects | Bearings (Machinery); Finite element method; Rail fastenings; Gage blocks; Mathematical models; Railroad accidents; Railroad cars--Wheels; Railroad tracks; Railroad rails; Rolling contact |
| Classification | NTL - RAIL TRANSPORTATION - Rail Safety; NTL - RAIL TRANSPORTATION - Rail Planning and Policy |
| Geographical Coverage |
United States |
| Report Number | DOT-TSC-FRA-83-4; FRA/ORD-83/15 |
| Availability | Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, Technical Reference Center |
| Resource type | Tech Report |
| URL | https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/43000/43200/43248/DOT-TSC-FRA-83-04.pdf |
| Format | |
| Database | NTL Digital Repository |