
Geotechnical & Structures
ARA uses our combined geotechnical and structures expertise to provide a range of innovative R&D, consulting, and training services…
ARA’s world-class research efforts are advancing rail-related technologies and helping define new industry standards. In serving the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), the John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, private railroads, and transit authorities, ARA offers the railroad and transit communities a range of technologies and services to address several critical rail-related areas, including:
ARA uses our combined geotechnical and structures expertise to provide a range of innovative R&D, consulting, and training services…
ARA provides innovative risk management services for a broad range of transportation- and infrastructure-related projects and programs…
Our engineers model and accurately predict full-scale train crash tests and apply validated models to the design of new and improved structures and the analysis of real-world accidents…
ARA’s retrofit bumper for light rail vehicles significantly reduces injuries, repair and litigation costs, and system downtimes.
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