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1
Dec
1978
Other Reports
Validation of FRATE, Freight Car Response Analysis and Test Evaluation
Subject
Evaluation
Keywords: TOFC, Computer Program, Rail Dynamics
Abstract: A nonlinear computer program for Freight Car Response Analysis and Test Evaluation (FRATE) has been developed under the sponsorship of the Federal Railroad Administration. This...
Report Number
DOT-FR-54090
Office
RRD
1
Oct
1978
Other Reports
Safety Life Cycle Assessment Program Task 6: Railroad Structural Integrity Criteria Analysis
Subject
Evaluation,
Safety Regulatory Analysis
Keywords: Damage Tolerance, Safety Life-Cycle Prediction Techniques, Failure Mode Analysis
Abstract: [From the Introduction] The purpose of this report is to evaluate the structural integrity criteria for critical railcar components. Although the railroads do not have a formal...
Report Number
ATR-78(4847-11)-IND
Office
RRD
1
Jul
1978
Other Reports
Rail-Highway Grade-Crossing Accident/Incident Bulletin: No. 43 Calendar Year 1977
Subject
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: Accident Reports, Incident Reports, Casualties
Abstract: In accordance with 49 CFR 225, all railroads are required to file monthly accident/incident reports with Office of Safety, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). For the purposes...
Office
RRS
1
Apr
1978
Other Reports
Summary of Accidents Investigated by the Federal Railroad Administration: October 1, 1976 through December 31, 1976
Subject
Accident Investigations
Keywords: Incidents, Damage, Casualties
Abstract: This document summarizes accidents investigated by the FRA from October 1, 1976 through December 31, 1976. It includes the date, time, location, accident type, casualty number,...
Office
RRS
1
Jan
1978
Other Reports
A New Approach to Railroad Cost Estimation
Subject
Evaluation
Keywords: Service Quality, Ride Quality, Economic Analysis, Econometric Estimation Process
Abstract: Cost functions for railroad firms are an important element of management decision-making. They are also a principal basis for regulatory policy. Standard ICC cost-finding...
Report Number
DOT-OS-70061
Office
RRD