CWR and Thermal Forces Workshop
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Course Overview
Learning Outcomes
- Understand how rail is manufactured and the basics of thermal forces.
- Calculate thermal expansion and neutral temperature of rail steel.
- Perform CWR maintenance and develop a compliant CWR written plan per FRA regulations.
Who Should Attend?
- Railroad engineers and managers responsible for the design, construction, and maintenance of railway systems, ensuring safe and efficient operations.
- Project engineers and track supervisors overseeing the implementation of railway projects, managing teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Industry sales representatives and consultants who provide specialized knowledge and solutions to railway companies, helping them optimize their operations and meet regulatory requirements.
Additional Information
This course qualifies as a training program per Part 213.7(c) of the FRA Track Safety Standards. Once you complete it, you may take the FRA Certification exam. Your instructor, John Zuspan, is an experienced trainer for the exam.
Course Outline
Track Structure Review
- What happens when temperature changes
- The formula and what it means
Calculating the Gaps
- Understanding the forces
- Calculating the forces
- CWR Maintenance
What Happens When You Line a Curve In or Out
- Understanding quarter points
Thermal Adjusting Procedure
- What if we do it wrong?
The VERSE
- FRA regulations
- Replacing rail
Qualification Exam (Optional)
Instructors
Dave Peterson
Dave is the Program Director for the University of Wisconsin–Madison Railroad Engineering and Operations Program. The program consists of 12 courses conducted annually on topics ranging from introduction to railroad engineering and operations to signaling, bridges, crossings, and traction power. He is also the Department Administrator for Interdisciplinary Professional Programs. Dave has a BS in Civil and Environmental Engineering and an MBA from UW–Madison.
John Zuspan
John Zuspan is President of Track Guy Consultants in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. John started as a track laborer and worked his way up to foreman and director of the track divison at Slattery/Skanska and vice president for Balfour Beatty Rail. He has managed the trackwork, reviewed all design packages, and has had final authority for approval on many large scale projects. John currently leads the National Railroad Construction & Maintenance Association’s (NRC) Safety Committee and has led the efforts to produce many safety training DVDs for railroad contractors. He is a dedicated teacher and trainer.
CWR and Thermal Forces Workshop
Course #: RA01302CWR and Thermal Forces Workshop
Date: Fri. December 01, 2023 – Fri. December 01, 2023ID: RA01302-D173
Fee:
- $795
- Fee covers morning and afternoon breaks, scheduled lunches and course materials
- CEU: .7
- PDH: 7
2930 South River Road
Des Plaines (Chicago), IL 60018
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