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1
Apr
2009
Technical Reports
Safety of High-Speed Ground Transportation Systems: The Aerodynamic Effects of Passing Trains to Surrounding Objects and People
Keywords: high-speed trains, window mount, window glazing, double-stacked containers, station platform, aerodynamic interactions, aerodynamic loads, transient loads, double-stacked well car, induced airflow
Abstract: Two safety issues are raised on the aerodynamic effects of a passing train on its surroundings. First, a high-speed train passing other trains on an adjacent track exerts...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-09/07
Office
RRD
1
Apr
2009
Technical Reports
Quasi-Static Test on a State-of-the-Art Collision Post and End Post Assembly
Subject
Evaluation
Keywords: Quasi-Static Test, Collision Post, End Post
Abstract: This test evaluated the quasi-static method for demonstrating energy absorption and graceful deformation as outlined in the notice of proposed rulemaking for front-end strength of...
Office
RRD
25
Mar
2009
Technical Reports
Assignment Of Crossing Inventory Numbers
Subject
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
USDOT National Highway-Rail Crossing Inventory
Keywords: Crossing Inventory Number Information
Report Number
Crossing Inventory Program
Office
RRS
1
Feb
2009
Technical Reports
ROW Fatality and Trespass Reduction Workshop 2008, Summary of Results
Subject
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Trespasser Programs
Keywords: ROW
Abstract: This report documents the activities and results of the first Right-of-Way (ROW) Fatality and Trespass Prevention Workshop which was held April 1 & 2, 2008 at the Caltrain...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORS-09/001
Office
RRS
1
Jan
2009
Technical Reports
Field Evaluation of a Wireless Handheld Computer for Rairoad Roadway Workers
Subject
Human Factors
Keywords: cognitive task analysis, data link, digital communications, decision-making, intelligent railroad systems, personal remote terminal, railroad dispatcher, roadway worker, track allocation, train routing, usability
Abstract: This report is the third in a series describing the development and evaluation of a software application to facilitate communications for railroad roadway workers using a wireless...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-09/02
Office
RRD