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Oct
1992
Technical Reports
Maglev Guideway Route Alignment and Right of Way Requirements
Subject
Maglev
Keywords: ROW, Travel Times, Guideway Alignment
Abstract: The use of existing rights-of-way (ROW) is assessed for maglev systems by estimating trip times and land acquisition requirements for potential maglev corridors while meeting...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/NMI-92/10
Office
RRD
1
Oct
1992
Technical Reports
Dynamic Buff and Draft Testing Techniques
Subject
Facilities & Test Equipment,
Rail and Infrastructure Integrity
Keywords: Draft, Buff, Coupler, Wheels
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration and the Association of American Railroads have jointly sponsored a program for developing cost-effective and rational techniques for evaluating...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-92/31
Office
RRD
1
Oct
1992
Other Reports
Preliminary Design Guidelines for Noise Control on High Speed Maglev Trains
Subject
Maglev
Keywords: Environmental Guidelines, Noise Assessment, Guideway Design
Abstract: This report builds on the first two reports of this series and provides preliminary guidelines on the prediction, assessment and mitigation of noise from maglev systems. The first...
Report Number
291550-3
Office
RRD
1
Oct
1992
Technical Reports
State-of-the-Art Assessment of Guideway Systems for Maglev Applications
Subject
Maglev
Keywords: Steel, Concrete, Hybrid Composite Material, Design Loads, Construction, Modularization, Nondestructive Testing, Economic Evaluation
Abstract: The engineering, environmental, diagnostic, and economic feasibility of Maglev guideway systems are assessed with an emphasis on composite materials as directed by Congress. This...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/NMI-92/17
Office
RRD
1
Oct
1992
Other Reports
A Comparison of U.S. and Foreign Safety Regulations for Potential Application to Maglev Systems
Subject
Maglev
Keywords: Germany, Safety Assessment, Rail Vehicle, Operating System, Railroad Technology
Abstract: Under current legislation, the FRA has the responsibility for safety assurance of any maglev or high-speed rail system operated in public service in the United States. As part...
Office
RRD