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1
Mar
1980
Technical Reports
Truck Design Optimization Project (TDOP) Phase II: Analysis Plan
Subject
Evaluation
Keywords: Freight Car Truck Performance, Car/Truck Simulations, Linear/Nonlinear Modeling, Hunting, Curve Negotiation
Abstract: The purpose of this document is to set forth the Analysis Plan which will be followed in the Truck Design Optimization Project (TDOP) Phase II. The Analysis Plan defines the means...
Report Number
FRA/ORD-80/31
Office
RRD
1
Mar
1980
Technical Reports
Wind Tunnel Tests of Trailer and Container Models to Determine the Independent Influence of Height and Gap Spacings and Trailer Undercarriage Shielding on Aerodynamic Forces Occurring During Railroad Transport
Subject
Facilities & Test Equipment
Keywords: Intermodel, TOFC, COFC, Piggyback Aerodynamics, Train Resistance
Abstract: A series of wind tunnel tests have been run on scale model trains of 40 ft. containers and trailers. The models were 1/43 scale. A train of five models was used with forces and...
Report Number
FRA/ORD-80/51
Office
RRD
1
Mar
1980
Technical Reports
Concrete and Wood Tie Track Performance through 150 Million Gross Tons
Subject
Facilities & Test Equipment,
Tracks & Structures
Keywords: Concrete Cross Ties, Track Performance, Track Components, Track Testing, Track Loading, Accelerated Service Tests
Abstract: This report has been prepared as part of the Improved Track Structures Research Program sponsored by the Office of Rail Safety Research of the Federal Railroad Administration. The...
Report Number
FRA/TTC-80/02
Office
RRD
1
Mar
1980
Technical Reports
Dynamic Hopper Car Test
Subject
Track/Train Interactions
Keywords: Wheel-Rail Forces, Ride Performance, Track Degradation, Vehicle Component, Wear
Abstract: This report describes a test designed to establish the relationship between ride performance and track degradation, vehicle component wear, and the combined effect of rail...
Report Number
FRA/TTC-80/01
Office
RRD
1
Mar
1980
Other Reports
Northeast Corridor Improvement Project Electrifiction Systems Pantography Optimization: Phase I - Optimization by the Use of Computer Simulation
Subject
Evaluation
Keywords: Computer Program, High Speed Ground Transportation, Catenary System Plan
Abstract: The Catenary System Plan includes proposals to modify the style 1 catenary to allow trains to travel at 120 mph between Washington and New York. The modifications were chosen on...
Office
RRD