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Research Results
Determining Bond-Slip Characteristics of Prestressing Tendons with Varying Geometries in Two Concrete Mixtures
Author
          Federal Railroad Administration

Subject
                    Tracks & Structures

**Keywords:** Track, ties, concrete, bond-slip, prestressing tendons
**Abstract:** Untensioned pullout tests were conducted to obtain the bond-slip characteristics of two groups of prestressing tendons used in concrete railroad tie production. The purpose of...
Report Number
              RR 19-13

  Office
              RDI-21
    19
Apr
2019
Research Results
Impact of Water on Cracked Concrete Crosstie Service Life
Author
          Federal Railroad Administration

Subject
                    Tracks & Structures

**Keywords:** Concrete crossties, water damage, center cracks, cyclic loading
**Abstract:** To investigate the impact of moisture on crack growth and other tie damage, UIUC researchers subjected pretensioned concrete crossties and small-scale beams to repeated loading...
Report Number
              DOT/FRA/ORD-19/11

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              RDI-21
    29
Sep
2017
Technical Reports
A Survey of Wheel/Rail Friction
Author
          Federal Railroad Administration

Subject
                    Track,
                    Tracks & Structures,
                    Track/Train Interactions

**Keywords:** Friction, friction management, lubrication, vehicle-track interaction, wheel-rail interaction v
**Abstract:** Friction has a huge influence on the vehicle/track interaction and yet it remains poorly understood, its consideration an afterthought in many simulation activities. This survey...
Report Number
              DOT/FRA/ORD-17/21

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              RDI-21
    20
Aug
2015
Safety Advisories
Ballast Defects and Conditions—Importance of Identification and Repair in Preventing Development of Unsafe Combinations of Track Conditions

Subject
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                    Track,
                    Tracks & Structures

**Keywords:** Safety Advisories, Track, Ballast
**Abstract:** FRA is issuing this safety advisory to emphasize the importance of timely repairing ballast defects and conditions on main tracks.  FRA notes that ballast defects and ballast...
Safety Advisory Number
              2015-04
    25
Jul
2014
Technical Reports
Evaluation of Wheel/Rail Contact Mechanics: Concepts Report
Author
          Mehdi Ahmadian and Michael Craft

Subject
                    Track,
                    Tracks & Structures,
                    Track/Train Interactions

**Keywords:** Roller Rig, Wheel-Rail Contact Mechanics, Rail Vehicle Dynamics, Contact Patch Dynamics, Wheel Forces and Moments
**Abstract:** A need exists for a new test rig design with advanced sensing technologies that will allow the railroad industry and regulatory agencies to better understand the wheel-rail...
Report Number
              DOT/FRA/ORD-14/28

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              RDI-21

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