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Track/Train Dynamics and Design: Advanced Techniques reviews the progress that has been made in the development and applications of advanced analytical techniques for improving the dynamic stability?? safety?? and reliability of current generation rail freight vehicle components and track structures. Topics covered range from structural mechanics and stress analysis methods to and material science techniques for the prediction of fracture and wear in railroad applications. The nature of technology transfer from other application areas?? notably aerospace?? is considered?? along with the unique nature of some railroad problems. This book is comprised of 26 chapters and opens with an overview of Phase II of the Coop