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1 Mar 1989

Technical Reports

Stub Sills on Tank Cars

Author
W. J. Walsh, R. C. Rice, D. R. Ahlbeck

Subject Facilities & Test Equipment

Keywords: Stress Analysis, Fatigue, Life Predication, Head Brace

Abstract: The results of this study indicate that the head brace repair procedure provides an effective means for redirecting stub sill loads into the tank body, thus reducing stresses at...

Report Number
FRA/ORD-89-01
Office
RRD

1 Feb 1989

Reports to Congress

Deferred Maintenance and Delayed Capital Improvements on Class II and Class Ill Railroads : A Report to Congress

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Track

Abstract: The rapid growth of short line and regional railroads is one of the most important recent developments in the railroad industry. By acquiring and operating light density lines...

13 Jan 1989

Other Reports

Investigations of Wheel Conditions

Author
R. C. Rice, S. W. Rust

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Instrumentation, Trigger Mechanism Analyses, Railroad Technology

Abstract: Approval of this task was confirmed on March 21, 1988, and it is currently scheduled for completion on December 20, 1989. The objective of this task is to ensure the validity of...

Report Number
DTFR53-86-C-00006
Office
RRD

1 Jan 1989

Technical Reports

A Comparison of Model and Field Test Dynamic Performance Data for a Two-Axle Freight Car

Author
D. N. Wormley, J. R. Bailey

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Rail Vehicle Dynamics, Rail Vehicle Safety, Comparison

Abstract: A microcomputer based simulation has been developed for predicting the safety related dynamic performance of rail cars. The simulation has been implemented specifically for a two-...

Report Number
DOT/FRA-92/10
Office
RRD

1 Dec 1988

Technical Reports

Laboratory Investigation of Roller Bearing Damage Due to Impact

Author
J. Kesler, W. Jordan, R. Owings

Subject Facilities & Test Equipment

Keywords: Wheel Impact, Impact Loading, Stress

Abstract: This report presents the results of a two phase testing program to measure the strains in the roller separators (cages) of a bearing during impact loading. The impact loading is...

Report Number
FRA/ORD-89-O 4
Office
RRD