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1
May
1982
Technical Reports
Recommended Practices for Rail Transit Intra-System Electromagnetic Compatibility of Vehicular Electrical Power and Track Circuit Signaling Subsystems : Volume II: Conductive Recommended Practices
Subject
Signal and Train Control,
Track
Abstract: Methods for detecting and quantifying the levels of conductive electromagnetic interference produced by solid state rapid transit propulsion equipment and the susceptibility of...
Report Number
DOT-TSC-UM204-PM-82-21, II
1
May
1982
Technical Reports
Laboratory Study to Determine the Effects of Tie Pad Stiffness on the Attenuation of Impact Loads in Concrete Railway Ties
Subject
Tracks & Structures
Keywords: impact loads
Abstract: The effect of tie pad stiffness on the bending moments produced by impact loading of concrete railroad ties was investigated in laboratory tests. Controlled impact loads were...
Report Number
FRA/ORD-82/19
1
May
1982
Technical Reports
Special Routing of Spent Fuel Shipment Study
Subject
Hazardous Materials
Keywords: alternate-routing; cost-benefit; risk; hazerdous materials; radiation
Abstract: Special rail routing of spent fuel shipments from commercial nuclear power plants away-From-Reactor (AFR) storage and disposal sites has been proposed as one means of reducing the...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-82/27
Office
RDI-20
1
May
1982
Technical Reports
Harmonic Characteristics of Rectifier Substations and Their Impact on Audio Frequency Track Circuits
Subject
Evaluation
Keywords: Electromagnetic Interference, Train Detection, Speed Control
Abstract: This report describes the basic operation of substation rectifier equipment and the modes of possible interference with audio frequency track circuits used for train detection,...
Report Number
UMTA-MA-06-0025-81-6
Office
RRD
1
Apr
1982
Technical Reports
Railroad Research and Development : Summary Results of 70 Ton Boxcar Testing
Subject
Facilities & Test Equipment
Keywords: Lateral Motion Resonant Frequencies, Vertical Motion FRATE lading
Abstract: Tests were performed at the Transportation Test Center in Pueblo, Colorado on a 70 ton boxcar with Barber S-2C trucks in April and May of 1981. The objective of the tests was to...
Report Number
FRA/ORD·82/23
Office
RRD