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Simplified analytical method for evaluating rails conductance
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Abstract - In this paper we present a simplified analytical method for the evaluation of the rails conductance to earth; the proposed method takes into account of the presence of sleepers and ballast... leggi tutto
“Mobile workshop”: management of vehicle maintenance through electronic orders
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Summary - The publication of Directive 2008/110/EC [1] has introduced the figure of the Entity in Charge of Maintenance (ECM) for the first time, within the railway system. The ECM must, in... leggi tutto
Considerations about microstructure of solid wheels with traces of bainite
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Summary - The aim of this paper is to clarify the effects of bainitic spots in the homogeneous lamellar pearlite structure of wheels located near the tread. Bainite is an intermediate structure,... leggi tutto
Freight traffic demand forecasting input output models
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Summary - This paper examines the practical usability of Input/Output models for analysis and forecast assessments of the freight traffic demand aimed at transport planning in a regional/... leggi tutto
A study on greenhouse gas emissions, analyzing the potential of five rail transport passenger systems for meeting EU targets
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With increasing concern over global warming and climate change, this paper aims to investigate five rail passenger systems in Europe with respect to their greenhousegas emissions. The countries are... leggi tutto
Assessment of Slovak rail capacity in terms of freight transport
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The aim of the paper is to assess the actual capacity of the corridor lines in Slovakia in terms of the freight transport needs and EU transport policy objectives, based on the analysis of track... leggi tutto
Notes on the development of an original scientific thought in the rail system. Part 2 – Rail traffic at stations and on lines
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This article analyzes the historical and technical evolution of the scientific thought on railway traffic at stations and on lines, emphasizing the role of authors whosecontribution is central to the... leggi tutto
The use of checklists for verifying the design of a railway infrastructure
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The development of advanced design tools and the increasing performance of the materials allow realising increasingly complex infrastructures that, as such, make the possible presence of errors made... leggi tutto
Energy load analysis of a fully automated hybrid cable-driven public transport system: simulation with a photovoltaic system and storage
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Summary - Bearing in mind that the advantages of cable-driven transport are basically due to its specific lower energy requirements than those of vehicles with traction aboard, to its capacity to... leggi tutto
Building Information Modelling for a “linear” railway infrastructure: an experience of implementation in a complex organization such as the High Speed Rail System
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Abstract - This paper describes how the Consortium Bonifica – Hitachi Rail STS has developed an expertise in Building Information Modelling (BIM)(1) implementation on a pilot project for a Railway... leggi tutto

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Derailment Over one hundred years of research on a complex problem The german school
2010
Num. 12
  In this second article about the derailment it is analyzed the contribution of German researchers, active during the first half of the twentieth century. In particular, we recall the basic work of... read all
Issues concerning High Speed Railways The role of scientific research
2010
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Locating combined road-railway transport terminals: an application for facility location and optimal location models
2010
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  The paper focuses on the analysis of the intermodal freight terminals location according to the potential transport demand as well as the distribution network structure. In this context, the main... read all
Development of a procedure for reduced finite-element models validation
2010
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  During the process of integration of a flexible body into a multi-body system, the reduction of the finite-element model of the component used in the design stage for detailed stress analyses is a... read all
Ram analysis of the Radio Block Center System for Italian ERTMS lines
2010
Num. 4
  The ETCS technology-based train spacing system adopted in the Italian HS/HC railway lines is a key element both for safety and regularity of train running. Its failure as a consequence of any kind... read all
A methodology for correlating the quality of the pantograph-catenary contact with the harmonic content of the current collected. A case of multiple current collection
2010
Num. 3
  It is a well known fact that when the catenary supply system is mechanically disturbed, electric arcs may develop on contact between the catenary and the pantograph. The variation in supply voltage... read all
Operations research models for programming support of cadenced timetables
2010
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  In this article we propose to briefly describe an approach for the problem modelling, based on Operations Research and Mathematical Programming. This analysis is oriented to the planning of the... read all
Techniques and methodologies for carrying capacity evaluation: comparative analysis and integration perspectives
2009
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  The article provides with an analysis of methods and techniques for the qualification of the railway capacity, classified by reference to factors having a direct relationship with the obtained... read all
Railway bridges seismic design and assessment of base isolation hypothesis
2009
Num. 11
  This document assesses the effects connected with the adoption of seismic base isolators in railway viaducts with reference to the “Cintura” viaduct (located in the outskirt of Bologna High Speed/... read all
An integrated methodology for 2x25 kV, 50 Hz traction system calculation Evaluation of the regenerative braking effects in a HS/HC railway line
2009
Num. 11
  The paper describes an integrated calculation methodology which, by simulating railway traffic, allows analysis of the performance of 2x25 kV 50 Hz electric traction systems. This methodology... read all

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