| Topics |
Speaker |
Company |
8:00 - 8:35 am
In Search of Appropriate Rail Maintenance at Malmbanan
Abstract |
Wolfgang Scheoch, Anders Frick |
Speno Interanational, Trafikverket |
8:40 - 9:10 am
Understanding and Managing Rolling Contact Fatigue
Abstract |
Vinay Mudholkar |
L Berger Group |
10:35 - 11:10 am
Critical Attributes of the Wheel/Rail Contact Interface in Heavy-Haul Operations That Influence Performance
Abstract |
Ralph Schorr |
Amsted |
11:15 - 11:50 am
The Future of NRC's Instrumented Wheelsets
Abstract |
Albert Wahba |
NRC - CSTT |
1:10 - 1:45 pm
VSRs/Axial Residual Stress (wheels)
Abstract |
Cameron Lonsdale |
Griffin Wheel/ Amsted |
2:45 - 5:00 pm
Feature Panel Discussion -
Systemic Approach to Wheel/Rail Management:
Intra-Organizational Alignment
Abstract |
Ryan McWilliams, Tom Guins, Larry Biess, Jon Jeamby, Mike Roney, Kevin Kesler |
International Engineering, TTCI, CSX, TTX, CP, FRA |
|
8:00 - 8:35 am
Ballast Testing
Abstract |
Gary Wolf |
TUV - RSI |
8:40 - 9:35 am
Understanding the
Significance of Rail Cant
Abstract |
Brad Kerchof |
Norfolk Southern |
- Impact of Rail Cant on
Rail Grinding |
Brad Kerchof |
Norfolk Southern |
- Causes of Rail Cant and Controlling Cant Through Wheel/Rail Interface Management
|
Brad Kerchof |
Norfolk Southern |
10:50 - 11:25 am
Rail Cant Stability - An Analysis of Causal Conditions
Abstract |
Walter Rosenberger |
Norfolk Southern |
11:30 - 12:05 pm
FRA Concrete Crosstie Regulation and Rail Cant Application
Abstract |
Arthur Clouse |
FRA |
1:35 - 2:10 pm
Data and Decision Management
Abstract |
Matt Dick |
Ensco |
2:15 - 2:50 pm
“Saving Energy”: Impacts of Top of Rail Friction Control on Locomotive Fuel Usage – Principles, Case Studies and Results
Abstract |
Don Eadie |
L.B. Foster Company |
3:10 - 3:45 pm
Concrete Crossties and Fastening Systems – Quantifying Loads and Developing Mechanistic Design Practices
Abstract |
J. Riley Edwards,
Marcus S. Dersch |
University of Illinois |
3:50 - 4:25 pm
Damage in the Rail-Wheel System – an Overview
Abstract |
Richard Stock |
voestalpine Schienen GmbH |
