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Feb
1982
Technical Reports
User's Guide for a Computerized Track Maintenance Simulation Cost Methodology
Subject
Tracks & Structures
Keywords: Life Cycle Costs, Track Standards, Track Maintenance Planning, Computer Simulation
Abstract: This User s Guide describes the simulation cost modeling technique developed for costing of maintenance operations or track and its component structures. The procedure...
Report Number
FRA/ORD-82/08
Office
RRD
1
Jan
1982
Technical Reports
High Cant Deficiency Testing of the LRC Train, the AEM-7 Locomotive, and the Amcoach
Subject
Amtrak,
Facilities & Test Equipment
Keywords: Curving Safety, High Speed Curving
Abstract: Increasing the speed of passenger trains in existing curves has been proposed as an alternative to changing curve radii for the purpose of reducing trip times on the Northeast...
Report Number
DOT-FR-81-06
Office
RRD
1
Jan
1982
Technical Reports
MARTA "C" Car : Truck Primary Suspension Stiffness
Subject
Passenger Rail,
Track/Train Interactions
Abstract: This technical note records the modification process, test setups, and findings of the Truck Primary Suspension Stiffness investigations on the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit...
Report Number
UMTA/TTC/TN-82/04
Office
RRD
1
Jan
1982
Technical Reports
Analysis of the Behavioral Relationships of Railroad Track Maintenance Spending
Subject
Safety Regulatory Analysis
Keywords: Track Maintenance Expenditures, Track Safety Standards, Track-Related Accidents, Train Speeds, Class I Railroads
Abstract: This report summarizes the activities and results of the research effort on Class I railroads operating in 1978 and between 1962 and 1977. Five tasks have been presented as...
Report Number
FRA/ORD-82/06
Office
RRD
1
Jan
1982
Technical Reports
FAST Engineering Conference - 1981 Proceedings
Subject
Facilities & Test Equipment
Keywords: Facility for Accelerated Service Testing, Rail Wear, Metallurgy, Ballast, Fastener Evaluation, Performance
Abstract: This report constitutes the proceedings of the two-day Facility for Accelerated Service Testing (FAST) Engineering Conference held at the Stouffers Inn Convention Center,...
Report Number
FRA/TTC-82/01
Office
RRD