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Sep
1980
Technical Reports
Amtrak/Knorr Disc Brake Study : Volume 1 - Final Report
Subject
Amtrak,
Braking Systems
Keywords: RMS g-level analysis, RMS spectral analyis, Brake forces
Abstract: This report describes the Amtrak/Knorr Disc Brake Study which was developed: (1) To evaluate candidate replacement disc brakes for the Knorr discbrakes presently in use on Amfleet...
Report Number
FRA/ORD-80/ 62.1
Office
RRD
1
Sep
1980
Technical Reports
Comparisons Between Designs for Single-sided Linear Electric Motors: Homopolar Synchronous and Induction
Subject
Evaluation
Keywords: High Speed Ground Transportation, Linear Induction Motors, Linear Synchronous Motors, Linear Electric Motors
Abstract: A design study of two types of single-sided (with a passive rail) linear electric machine designs, namely homopolar linear synchronous machines (LSM's) and linear induction...
Report Number
FRA/ORD 80/54
Office
RRD
1
Sep
1980
Technical Reports
Draft Gear/Cushioning Unit Optimization for Train Action - Volume II: Final Report
Subject
Track/Train Interactions,
Evaluation
Keywords: Coupler Forces, Cushioning Units, Draft Gear/Cushioning Unit Simulation, Draft Gears, Train Action
Abstract: This report describes a series of impact tests that were conducted by W. H. Miner, Inc., Research and Development Division, for the Draft Gear/Cushioning Unit Optimization Task of...
Report Number
R-363
Office
RRD
1
Sep
1980
Technical Reports
Metroliner Truck Improvement Program
Subject
Evaluation
Keywords: Improved Metroliner Truck Design, Road Tests, Ride Quality, Sumiride and Firestone Air Springs
Abstract: This report summarizes the results of design and ride testing procedures followed in developing a Metroliner Truck Improvement Program. The Metroliner cars had been used in high...
Report Number
FRA/ORD-80/74
Office
RRD
1
Sep
1980
Technical Reports
Performance of a Linear Synchronous Motor with Laminated Track Poles and with Various Misalignments
Subject
Facilities & Test Equipment
Keywords: Linear Electric Motors, High Speed Ground Transportation, Train Performance
Abstract: A test facility was designed and built to measure the performance of a single-sided high speed homopolar Linear Synchronous Motor with laminated pole pieces over a wide range of...
Report Number
FRA/ORD-80/52-1
Office
RRD