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AAR Wheel Impact Detection Guidelines by Yacoub Cheikh is a document available to read on EtoBox.
What is AAR Wheel Impact Detection Guidelines about?
The AAR has implemented changes to utilize data from trackside wheel detectors to notify railcar owners about potential issues. Wheel Impact Load Detectors measure wheel impacts and high readings indicate problems. Notifications are sent via email when thresholds are reached, starting with a "window of opportunity" at 65 kips to allow early repair. Opportunistic repair is suggested between 80-90 kips, and wheels must be changed after reaching 90 kips or the "final alert level" of 140 kips. Additional detect
- Author
- Yacoub Cheikh
- Language
- EN