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1
Jun
1975
Technical Reports
Freight Car Truck Design Optimization: Literature Search - Volume I
Subject
Freight Operations
Keywords: Bibliography, Design Principles, Truck Functions, Three-Piece Truck, Side Frames Friction Snubbers, Bolster
Abstract: This document serves as an introduction to the literature known to be available and relevant to rail freight car trucks, their components and performance characteristics. In...
Report Number
FRA-OR&D 75-81A
Office
RRD
1
Jun
1975
Other Reports
Rail-Highway Grade-Crossing Accident For the Year Ended December 31, 1974
Subject
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: Accident Reports, Incident Reports, Casualties
Abstract: This is the fortieth annual statistical report on rail-highway grade crossing accidents based upon reports of rail carriers filed with the Federal Railroad Administration pursuant...
Office
RRS
1
May
1975
Technical Reports
Proposed Qualifcation Requirements for Selected Railroad Jobs
Subject
Human Factors
Keywords: railroad jobs; human factors
Abstract: This report proposes minimum, safety-related knowledge, performance and training requirements for the jobs of railroad engineer, conductor, brakeman and train dispatcher. Analyses...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-75/44
Office
RRD
1
May
1975
Technical Reports
A Study of Linear Induction Motor Characteristics: The Oberretl Model
Keywords: A Study of Linear Induction Motor Characteristics; The Oberretl Model; Linear Induction Motor; LIM Propulsion Characteristics; End-Effect
Abstract: The Oberretl theory of the double-sided linear induction motor is examined, starting with the idealized model and accompanying assumptions, and ending with relations for predicted...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-75/72
Office
RDI-20
1
May
1975
Technical Reports
Preliminary Analysis of the Effects of Non-Linear Creep and Flange Contact Forces on Truck Performance in Curves
Subject
Rail and Infrastructure Integrity
Keywords: Curve negotiation mechanics
Abstract: Prediction of wheel displacements and wheel-rail forces is a prerequisite to the evaluation of the curving performance of rail vehicles. This information provides part of the...
Report Number
FRA-ORD-75-56
Office
RRD