Failure mode and effect analysis of concrete ties in North America

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Abstract

A failure mode and effect analysis ( FMEA) was applied to improve the design of concrete ties in ballasted track for North American heavy haul applications. A literature review was conducted on concrete tie failure modes, failure effects, and failure causes. A survey of railroads and transit authorities in North America provided a ranking of the most critical concrete tie failure modes. The most important problem for heavy haul service was found to be rail seat deterioration ( RSD). The contributing factors, related failure modes, and deterioration mechanisms of RSD are discussed.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages270-277
Number of pages8
StatePublished - 2009
Event9th International Heavy Haul Association Conference: Heavy Haul and Innovation Development, IHHA 2009 - Shanghai, China
Duration: Jun 22 2009Jun 25 2009

Other

Other9th International Heavy Haul Association Conference: Heavy Haul and Innovation Development, IHHA 2009
Country/TerritoryChina
CityShanghai
Period6/22/096/25/09

Keywords

  • Abrasion
  • Concrete crosstie
  • Fastener
  • Railseat
  • Railway maintenance
  • Sleeper
  • Track system
  • Wear

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Management of Technology and Innovation

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