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1 Apr 1996

Other Reports

European Noise and Vibration Measurements

Author
HMMH Inc.

Keywords: European Noise and Vibration

Report Number
HMMH Report No. 293630-2
Office
RRD

1 Apr 1996

Technical Reports

Summary of European High-Speed Rail Noise and Vibration Measurements

Subject High-Speed Passenger Rail

Keywords: Noise Vibration, Ground Borne Vibration, European High-Speed Trains

Abstract:

Noise and ground-borne vibration measurements of European high-speed train operations were carried out during May 1995. The measurements were performed by the staff of Harris...

Office
RRD

1 Apr 1996

Other Reports

Environmental Compliance Handbook for Short Line Railroads

Author
Environmental Protection Agency, Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Environmental Protection

Keywords: Environmental Impact, Environmental Laws, Railroad Operations

Abstract: Short line railroad operations are governed by a variety of laws passed by the federal government to regulate the impact of human activities on the environment. Non-compliance...

1 Apr 1996

Other Reports

Conceptual Designs of a Passenger Rail Car Brake Shoe to Enhance Heat Dissipation

Author
Technology & Management Systems, Inc.

Subject Braking Systems

Keywords: Heat Transfer, Experimental Brake Designs, Railroad Technology

Abstract: [From the Preface] This report is the ninth in a series of engineering studies on rail vehicle wheel performance. The series was started in response to high rates of cracking...

Report Number
DOT-VNTSC-RR528-WP-96-1
Office
RRD

1 Apr 1996

Technical Reports

Safety of High Speed Ground Transportation Systems: Technical Descriptions of Advanced Braking Systems for High Speed Ground Transportation

Author
David P. Wagner, Donald R. Ahlbeck, Jonathan F. Luedeke, Scott D. Cook, Mark A. Deilman

Subject Braking Systems

Keywords: High-Speed, Rail, Magnetic Leviation, Braking Equipment, Fault-tolerant, Fail-safe, FMEA, safety, failure modes

Abstract:

The objective of this study is to develop qualitative and quantitative information on the various braking strategies used in high-speed ground transportation systems in support...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-96
Office
RRD