Proceedings of the AREMA 2021
Virtual Conference 

Virtual Conference - September 26-30, 2021

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021 - Track Session


Fouled Ballast Waiver Research Project
Bruzek, R., Thomson, H., Sussmann, T., Stark, T., Banister, R. 

Development of a Laboratory Fatigue Test for Engineered Polymer Composite Ties
Gao, Y., McHenry, M.

Case Study of the Durability and Performance of Geogrid-Stabilized Ballast and Sub-ballast Track Section in Mobile, Alabama
Herbert, D., Gee, B. C., Moale, C.

Effect of Ballast Shoulder Cleaning on Fouling Particles Migration within Ballast Matrix
Qian, Y., Wang, Y., Kashani, H. F., Fanucci, F.

Long-Term Field Monitoring of Fouled Ballast
Stark, T. D., Thompson, II, H. B., Sussmann, Jr., T. R., Bruzek, R., Banister, R. 

Testing and Characterization of Dolomite Aggregate for Suitability and Use in Ballasted Track in Mexico’s Maya Train Project
Tutumluer, E., Qamhia, I., Liu, Z., Kang, M., Avellan, O. A. V., Reyes, A. A., Alcocer, D. C.

Tuesday, September 28, 2021 - Maintenance-of-Way Session


Track Geometry Estimation and Prediction Tool Combining Onboard Monitoring and Measurement Vehicle Data
Birk, W., Westerberg, J., Larsson-Kråik, P., Lachnit, W.

Considerations for Improving the Interactions Between Railroaders and Geotechnical Consultants
Douglas, C., Allen, M.

Use of Laser Triangulation and Deep Neural Networks (DNNs) for Railway Track Safety Inspections (PowerPoint only)
Edwards, J. R. Lima, A., Germoglio, I., Harrington, R., Dersch, M., Fox-Ivey, R., Nguyen, N.

An Innovative Graphical Approach to Better Understand RNT Profiles and Optimize Adjustments in CWR
Julik, T., Wilson, R., Mui, W., Bruzek, R.

Field Validation of Tie Reaction Measurement using Rail Strain Gauge Circuits
Rabbi, M. F., Bruzek, R., Thompson, II, H. B., Mishra, D.

Wednesday, September 29, 2021 - Structures Session


Seismic Retrofit of Merchants Bridge
Eisenbeis, K. R., Tackett, P. M.

Ultrasonic Impact Treatment for Steel Bridge Weld Details
Otter, D., Linkowski, D., Johnson, C.

CSX 59th Street Terminal Bridge Program: Extending the Service Life of an Elevated Terminal
Santeford, M. D.

Evaluation of Railroad Infrastructure Implementing Nondestructive Methods
Vikers, L., Pailes, B., Horne, B.

Wednesday, September 29, 2021 - Maintenance-of-Way Session


RUMO Logistic Ultrasonic Rail Inspection Using Non Stop Method
Silva Leonardo, A.

Modern Survey Techniques for Clearance Improvement
Hamadani, N., Elliot, N.

FRA Efforts in Advanced TGMS Forecasting Models
Sandikcioglu, S., Baillargeon, J. P., Bruzek, R., Van Der Westhuizen, J.

FRA Efforts in Continuously Welded Rail Management (PowerPoint only)
Wilson, R., Bruzek, R.

Can Track Geometry Degradation be Predicted by GPR Measured Ballast Conditions?
Zarembski, A. M., Palese, J. W., Nguyen, M., Attoh-Okine, N., Thompson, H.

Wednesday, September 29, 2021 - Communications, Signals & Information Technology Session


Jointless Track Circuits in Complex Configurations
Kraft, E. R., Hartong, M. W. 

Artificial Intelligence Aided Railroad Trespassing Detection and Data Analytics
Zaman, A. F., Huang, Z., Gandhi, D. Calin, J., Liu, X.