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1
Dec
1979
Technical Reports
Nondestructive Techniques for Measuring the Longitudinal Force in Rails: Proceedings of a Joint Government-Industry Conference held in Washington, D. C., Februrary 26-27, 1979
Subject
Tracks & Structures,
Track/Train Interactions
Keywords: Railroad Research, Materials Science, Track Buckling Stresses
Abstract: The Conference on Nondestructive Techniques for Measuring the Longitudinal Force in Rails consisted of an introductory session followed by three major sessions on ultrasonic...
Report Number
FRA/ORD-80/50
1
Dec
1979
Technical Reports
Legal Effects of Use of Innovative Equipment at Railroad-Highway Grade Crossings on Railroad's Accident Liability
Subject
Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: Legal liability; Grade Crossing Accident Costs
Abstract: This report discusses a railroad’s legal liability for grade crossing accident costs when that railroad uses innovative grade crossing safety equipment.
Report Number
FRA-RRS-80-01
Office
RRS
28
Nov
1979
Other Reports
Project Plan for Federal Railroad Administration Research Locomotive and Train Handling Evaluator
Subject
Freight Operations
Keywords: Management, Engineering, Work Flow Networks
Abstract: This project plan includes work schedules, critical tasks and sequences, a management plan, and functional engineering activities. Its appendices detail the purpose and use of...
1
Nov
1979
Technical Reports
Development, Fabrication, and Testing of Inverter Power System for Metroliner
Keywords: Power conditioning unit; pulse width modulation; three phase power supply; Transistor switching amplifier
Abstract: This report documents the development and subsequent fabrication of a solid state auxiliary power conditioning unit for the upgraded Metroliner. The APCU is an inverter of the...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-79/42
Office
RDI-20
1
Nov
1979
Technical Reports
The Kansas Test Track Part II- Appendices
Subject
Evaluation,
Track
Keywords: Ballast, Instrumentation, Track, Testing
Abstract: This report presents data obtained from an experimental project to compare the performance of different track support systems. Also, it describes instruments used for data...
Report Number
FRA/ORD-79/22.II
Office
RDI-21