Principles Course

   

Speakers and Topics: Principles Course Sessions

Topics Speaker Company
8:10 - 8:50 am
Roller Bearing Basics and Wheel Rail Interface Considerations
Abstract
Paul Hubbard Amsted
8:55 - 9:35 am
Truck System Function and Performance
Abstract
Nathan Reese Amsted
10:15 - 10:55 am
Railroad Wheel Design Considerations, Service Defects and Failure Modes
Abstract
Cameron Lonsdale Griffin Wheel/Amsted
11:00 - 11:40 am
Condition Monitoring and Maintenance
Abstract
Brent Wilson Amsted
1:15 - 1:55 pm
Detecting and Sizing Defects in Railroad Track Using the Ultrasonic and Induction Test Methods
Abstract
George Quinn Sperry
2:00 - 2:40 pm
Basics of Distributed Power
Abstract
David Peltz GE Transportation
3:20 - 4:00 pm
Rail Stability
Abstract
Matt Dick Ensco
4:05 - 4:45 pm
Principles of Thermit Welding
Abstract
Frik Hefer Orgo-Thermit
4:50 - 5:20 pm
Basics of Rail Metallurgy and Rail Production
Abstract
Richard Stock voestalpine Schienen GmbH
  sponsors L.B. Foster Company ARM logo International Engineering Amsted Industries GE Transportation KLD Lab MPL Technology Neleco Inc. Transportation Solutions Lincoln Industrial Simmons Machine Tool Corporation RSI Rail Service RailAdvisor.com

 
 


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