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1
Aug
1978
Technical Reports
Selected Topics in Railroad Tank Car Safety Research Volume II: Test Plan for Accelerated Life Testing of Thermally Shielded Tank Cars
Subject
Hazardous Materials
Keywords: Railroad Tank Car; Thermal Insulation; Accelerated Life Testing
Abstract: A test plan for the accelerated life testing of thermally shielded tank cars is described. The test program would be conducted at the DOT Transportation Test Center in Pueblo,...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-78/32.II
Office
RDI-20
1
Aug
1978
Technical Reports
Selected Topics in Railroad Tank Car Safety Research Volume I: Fatigue Evaluation of Prototype Tank Car Head Shield
Subject
Hazardous Materials,
Safety Advisories,
Safety Regulatory Analysis,
Safety Performance Measures
Keywords: Hazardous Materials, Tank cars, Head Shields, Fatigue Analysis
Abstract: The characteristics of a prototype head shield for hazardous material tank cars were evaluated with respect to the maintenance of its structural integrity under normal service...
Report Number
FRA/ORD-78/32.I
Office
RRD
1
Aug
1978
Technical Reports
Economics of Concrete- and Wood-Tie Track Structure
Subject
Tracks & Structures,
Evaluation
Keywords: Concrete Cross Ties, Crossties, Wood Ties, Track Components, Track Construction Costs, Cross Tie Economics
Abstract: This report presents results from an evaluation of the economic benefits of concrete- versus wood-tie track. The analysis includes the life-cycle capital, maintenance, and renewal...
Report Number
FRA/ORD-78/2
Office
RDI-22
7
Jul
1978
Technical Reports
Rail Safety/Equipment Crashworthiness. Volume II. Design Guide
Keywords: Railroad cars, Passenger transportation, Collision research
Abstract: The second of four volumes, has been prepared to assist design engineers in understanding the basic problems associated with the development of crashworthy interiors of...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-77/73.II
Office
RDI-20
7
Jul
1978
Technical Reports
Rail Safety/Equipment Crashworthiness. Volume III. Proposed Engineering Standards
Keywords: Railroad cars, Passenger transportation, Collision research, Injuries, Safety engineering, Systems analysis, Accident investigations, Data processing, Design standards, Fire resistant materials, Windows, Safety belts
Abstract: The document, the third of four volumes, contains recommended Engineering Standards prepared in the format of the standards published in the Code of Federal Regulations (Title 49...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-77/73.III
Office
RDI-20