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1
Jul
1978
Technical Reports
An Experimental Evaluation of Techniques for Measuring the Dynamic Compliance of Railroad Track
Subject
Track
Keywords: Track, Track modules, Track dynamic compliance, Track impedance, Track stiffness
Abstract: This report covers the initial track measurement task of a 3-phase program to design and fabricate equipment for measuring track dynamic characteristics. The objective of this...
Report Number
FRA/ORD-78/25
Office
RRD
1
Jul
1978
Technical Reports
Safety Life Cycle Program Assessment Task 3: FAST Data Analysis and Review
Subject
Safety Regulatory Analysis,
Evaluation
Keywords: FAST Program, Safety Assessment, Safe-life Technology
Abstract: The purpose of the overall program is to perform an assessment for the applicability of current safe-life technology to railroad vehicle systems and components. The effort is...
Report Number
ATR-78(3847-01)-3
Office
RRD
1
Jul
1978
Technical Reports
Universal Safeguard Cab (Idler Locomotive Cab) Concept Development, Volume II: Demonstrator Alternatives and Implementation
Subject
Evaluation
Keywords: Human Factor Engineering, Cab Function Analysis, Cab Safety, Idler Cab, Locomotive Concept
Abstract: Volume II of this report presents analyses of seven different demonstrator configurations, four in the hi-rail dual mode, and three in the rail-bound mode. The examination of the...
Report Number
FRA/OR&D-78
Office
RRD
1
Jul
1978
Technical Reports
Correlation of Statistical Representations of Track Geometry with Physical Appearance
Subject
Track
Keywords: Track Geometry, Track Irregularities, Track Maintenance Practices
Abstract: Railway track has previously been represented as a random process with certain parameters that relate to the quality of the track. This report helps to make these parameters more...
Report Number
FRA/ORD-79/35
Office
RRD
1
Jul
1978
Technical Reports
Railroads and the Environment: Estimation of Fuel Consumption in Rail Transportation- Volume III: Comparison of Computer Simulations with Field Measurements
Subject
Evaluation
Keywords: Fuel Consumption, Energy Usage, Train Performance Simulation, Computer Simulation
Abstract: This report documents comparisons between extensive rail freight service measurements (previously presented in Volume II) and simulations of the same operations using a...
Report Number
FRA-OR&D-75-74.III
Office
RRD