Browse Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering by Subject "fastener"

  • Development of machine-vision technology for inspection of railroad track 
    Sawadisavi, Steven V. (2011-01-14)
    Railroad engineering practices and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations require track to be inspected for physical defects at specified intervals, which may be as often as thrice per week. These inspections ...

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  • The mechanics of abrasion on concrete crosstie rail seats 
    Kernes, Ryan (2014-01-16)
    A sustained increase in gross rail loads and cumulative freight tonnages on heavy haul railways, as well as increased interest in high and higher-speed passenger rail development, is placing an increasing demand on railway ...

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