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Journal Articles

  • Gedney, B.L., Naseri, R., Al Kharousi, S., and Rizos, D.C., “B-Spline signature responses in structural change detection: method development,” Structural Health Monitoring, published online: August 5, 2024. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/14759217241265444
  • Long, S., Yang, T., Qian, Y., Wu, Y. V, Xu, F., Tang, Q., and Guo, F G. (2024) “GPR Imagery Based Internal Defect Evaluation System for Railroad Tunnel Lining Using Real‐ time Instance Segmentation” IEEE Sensor Journal. IF = 4.325 https://doi.org/10.1109/JSEN.2024.3456093
  • Wu, Y.V, Meng, F., Qin, Y., Qian, Y.*, Liu, Z., Geng, Y., and Zhao, W. (2024) “Automated anomaly detection of catenary split pins using unsupervised learning” Automation in Construction, IF = 10.517 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2024.105589
  • Tang, Y.G, Wang, Y. and Qian, Y.*(2024), "Railroad missing components detection via cascade region‐based convolutional neural network with predefined proposal templates " Computer‐Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering. IF = 9.6 https://doi/epdf/10.1111/mice.13279
  • Lewandowski, K. & Vitzilaios, N. (2024). UAV‐Based Railway Tracking and Following. IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems.
  • R. Naseri, B. Gedney, H. Asgari, and DC Rizos (2024) “A Hybrid Signal Processing Approach for Rail Surface
    Irregularity Detection Using Onboard Axle Box Acceleration Sensors” Structural Health Monitoring”, Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing
  • S. Byraju, D.C. Rizos, MA Sutton, and N. Li (2024) “A Site Classification System for the Implementation of Multi‐Temporal SAR for Geohazard Initiation Potential on the Railway Right of Way”, Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board
  • Pokhrel*, M., Amjadian, M., Rahman, M.*, and Tarawneh, C., "Data-driven method for classification of fatigue damage in an open-deck railroad bridge with rail defect," Sensors, under review, submitted July 6, 2023.
  • Foltz, H., Tarawneh, C., Amaro Jr., M.*, Thomas, S.**, and Capitanachi-Avila, D., "Thermoelectric energy harvesting for wireless onboard rail condition monitoring," International Journal of Rail Transportation, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/23248378.2023.2201247
  • Tarawneh, C., Montalvo, J., and Wilson, B., "Defect detection in freight railcar tapered-roller bearings using vibration techniques," Railway Engineering Science, 29(1): 42-58, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40534-020-00230-x
  • Tarawneh, C., Aranda, J., Hernandez, V., Crown, S., and Montalvo, J. "An investigation into wayside hot-box detector efficacy and optimization." International Journal of Rail Transportation, Vol. 8, No. 3, pp. 264-284, 2020. https://doi.org/10.1080/23248378.2019.1636721
  • Chapman, A., Rodriguez, F., Pena, C., Hinojosa, E., Morales, L., Del Bosque, V., Tijerina, Y., and Tarawneh., C., "Nothing is impossible: characteristics of Hispanic females participating in an informal STEM setting." Cultural Studies of Science Education, published online: 08 October 2019. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11422-019-09947-6
  • Tarawneh, C., Lima, J., De Los Santos, N., and Jones, R., "Prognostics models for railroad tapered-roller bearings with spall defects on inner or outer rings." Tribology Transactions, Vol. 62, No. 5, pp. 897-906, 2019. https://doi.org/10.1080/10402004.2019.1634228
  • Zhao, S. and Khattak, A. J., “Direct and Indirect Effect of Nebraska Motor Vehicle Drivers' Characteristics on Inattentive Driving at Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,” Journal of the Transportation Research Board, September 2018. https://doi.org/10.1177/0361198118794067.
  • Iranitalab, A., Khattak, A., and Thompson E., “Statistical Modeling of the Types and Consequences of Rail-Based Crude Oil Release Incidents in the United States,” Safety Science, submitted in August 2018.
  • Khan, W. A., and Khattak, A. J., “Injury Severity of Truck Drivers in Crashes at Highway-Rail Grade Crossing in the United States,” Journal of the Transportation Research Board, June 2018. https://doi.org/10.1177/0361198118781183.
  • Chen, Y. and Rilett, L. R., “Signal Timing Optimization for Corridors with Multiple Highway-Rail Grade Crossings Using Genetic Algorithm,” Journal of Advanced Transportation, vol. 2018, Article ID 9610430, 14 pages, April 2018. https://doi.org/10.1155/2018/9610430.
  • Tarawneh, C., and Montalvo, J., “Defect Detection System for Freight Railcar Tapered-Roller Bearings Using Vibration Techniques,” Int. J. of Railway Technology, under review, submitted January 2018.
  • C. Tarawneh, J. Ley, D. Blackwell, S. Crown, and B. M. Wilson. "Onboard load sensor for use in freight railcar applications." Int. J. of Railway Technology, Vol. 6, No. 1, pp. 41-67, 2017. doi:10.4203/ijrt.6.1.3
  • Zhao, S. and Khattak, A. J., “Factors Associated with Self-Reported Inattentive Driving at Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,” Accident Analysis and Prevention, 109, pp. 113-122, 2017.
  • Zhao, L., Rilett, L. R., and Tufuor, E., “Calibrating The Robertson’s Platoon Dispersion Model at Coordinated Corridor with Advance Warning Flashers,” Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, No. 2623, 2017. https://doi.org/10.3141/2623-02
  • Kiani, M. and Fry, G., “Fatigue Analysis of Railway Wheel Using a Multiaxial Strain-Based Critical Plane Index,” Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures, pp. 1—13, August 2017.
  • Allen, D.H. and Fry, G.T., “Predicting Lateral Buckling in Rails,” Railway Track & Structures (RT&S) Magazine, pp. 10-12, April 2017.
  • Allen, D.H., Fry, G.T. and Davis, D., “Development of a Model for Describing Nonlinear Lateral Resistance of Track Ballast,” Technology Digest, TD-16-029, June 2016.
  • Chen, Y. and Rilett, L., “A Train Data Collection and Arrival Time Prediction System for Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,” Transportation Research Records, Journal of the Transportation Research Board, No. 2608, 2017. https://doi.org/10.3141/2608-05
  • Tarawneh, C., Maldonado, R., Fuentes, A. A., and Kypuros, J. A., "A Vibration Energy Approach Used to Identify Temperature Trending in Railroad Tapered-Roller Bearings," Int J. Acoustics and Vibration, Vol. 20, No. 2, pp 69-80, 2015.
  • Tung, L. W. and Khattak, A. J., "Distracted Motor Vehicle Driving at Highway-Rail Grade Crossings," Transportation Research Records, Journal of the Transportation Research Board, paper no. 15-4692, January 2015.
  • Khattak, A. J., "Investigation of Train Warning Times and Gate Violations," Transportation Research Record 2458, Journal of the Transportation Research Board, December 2014.
  • Tarawneh, C., Turner, J. A., Wilson, B. M., and Koester, L., "Service Life Testing of Railroad Bearings with Known Subsurface Inclusions Detected with Advanced Ultrasonic Technology," Int. J. of Railway Technology. Vol. 2, No. 3, pp 55-78, 2013.
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