NTL Record

Title Track buckling research
Record ID 50710
Personal Name
Creator
Kish, Andrew; Mui, Wesley
Source 19p. in various pagings
Corporate Creator John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.)
Corporate
Contributor
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration. Office of Research and Development
Publisher John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.)
Publication Date 20030709
Language English
Abstract This research is intended to improve railroad safety by developing means to prevent derailments due to lateral buckling of the track under a moving train.
Rosap ID dot:11985
Rosap URL https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/11985
TRT Terms Railroad tracks; Derailments; Prevention; Track ballast; Railroad safety; Buckling; Continuous welded rail; Research
Classification NTL - RAIL TRANSPORTATION - Rail Safety;
NTL - RAIL TRANSPORTATION - RAIL TRANSPORTATION;
NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - Rail Safety;
NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - SAFETY AND SECURITY
Geographical
Coverage
United States
Availability Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, Technical Reference Center
Resource type Tech Report
URL https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/50000/50700/50710/Track_Buckling_Research_2003.pdf
Format PDF
Database NTL Digital Repository