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Jul
1992
Technical Reports
Analytical Formulation and Computer Codes for Parametric Studies of a Maglev Transportation System
Subject
Maglev
Keywords: High Speed Ground Transportation, Linear Induction Motor, Linear Synchronous Motor, Electromagnetic Suspension, Electrodynamic Suspension, Magnetic Field Shielding
Abstract: This report presents an analytical formulation and a description of its attendant computer codes for parametric studies of suspension and propulsion subsystems in a...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/NMI-92/08
Office
RRD
1
Jul
1992
Technical Reports
Improving Transportation Through Railroad Research: 1988-1991
Subject
Best Practices
Keywords: Safety Regulations, R&D, Track Buckling, Rail Restraint, Vehicle/Track Interaction, Rail Integrity, Operating Practices, Maglev, TTC, FAST
Abstract: The Office of Research and Development (R&D) of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) conducts research, development, test, and evaluation projects to directly support the...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-92/14
Office
RRD
1
Jul
1992
Technical Reports
Influence of Guideway Flexibility on Maglev Vehicle/Guideway Dynamic Forces
Subject
Maglev
Keywords: Magnetic Levitation, Aerial Structure Dynamics, Vehicle Dynamics, High Speed Guideways, Aerodynamics, Guideway Costs, Magnetic Suspension Characteristics, Structural Design Codes
Abstract: This report presents the results of a study investigating the dynamic interaction between aerial structures and maglev vehicles. The study includes three dimensional responses for...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/NMI - 92/07
Office
RRD
1
Jul
1992
Technical Reports
Interactions Between Magnetically Levitated Vehicles and Elevated Guideway Structures
Subject
Maglev
Keywords: Vehicle/Guideway Interactions, Ride Quality, Vehicle Performance
Abstract: The dynamic performance characteristics of magnetically levitated vehicles and vehicle trains relating to ride quality and magnetic gap variations have been determined using...
Report Number
D0T/FRA/NMI-92/G3
Office
RRD
1
Jul
1992
Technical Reports
Maglev Program Test Plan: Final Report
Subject
Maglev
Keywords: Literature Review, Risk Assessment, Risk Mitigation, Program Evaluation
Abstract: The fundamental premise of this study is that successful development and implementation of an American maglev system will require the identification of the relevant development...
Report Number
FRA45-92-0012
Office
RRD