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1 Sep 2006

Other Reports

Quantifying and Enhancing Puncture Resistance in Railroad Tank Cars Carrying Hazardous Materials Phase I

Author
Ted L. Anderson and Steven W. Kirkpatrick,

Subject Hazardous Materials

Keywords: Quantifying and Enhancing Puncture Resistance in Railroad Tank Cars Carrying Hazardous Materials Phase I

Office
RRD

1 Sep 2006

Technical Reports

Research Results Digest 78

Author
Federal Transit Administratoin

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Transit Capital Projects, Cost-Containment Approaches, Transit Systems

Abstract: This digest contains recommendations for strategies, tools, and techniques to better manage major transit capital projects over $100 million. Information is presented on various...

Office
RRD

1 Sep 2006

Technical Reports

Highway Rail-Grade Crossing Safety Research: Railroad Infrastructure Trespassing Detection Systems Research

Author
Federal Railroad Administration; Marco P. daSilva; William Baron; Anya A. Carroll

Subject Grade Crossing Technology, Highway-Rail Grade Crossings, Safety Advisories, Safety Performance Measures, Safety Regulatory Analysis

Keywords: Right of way, Trespass detection, deterrent system, Railroad bridge, Security system, Motion detectors, Infrared illuminators, central processing units

Abstract:

Researchers evaluated a prototype video-based trespassing prevention system that used an attendant to warn trespassers in real time and to contact police if necessary.

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-06/03
Office
RDI-21

1 Sep 2006

Technical Reports

Vibration Transmissibility Characteristics of Occupied Suspension Seats

Author
Suzanne D. Smith, Jeanne A. Smith, Raymond J. Newman

Subject Locomotive Standards (Safety & Noise)

Keywords: Human vibration

Abstract: A study was conducted to evaluate the transmissibility characteristics of occupied suspension seats in multi-axis vibration environments using locomotive seats. Exposures included...

Report Number
AFRL-HE-WP-TR-2006-0133
Office
RRD

18 Aug 2006

Environmental Review Documents

Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad Powder River Basin Expansion Project Notice of Adoption

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Keywords: Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad Powder River Basin Expansion Project Notice of Adoption, Federal Register