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Nov
2010
Technical Reports
Procedures for Validation and Calibration of Human Fatigue Models: The Fatigue Audit InterDyne Tool
Subject
Fatigue Management,
Human Factors,
Work Schedule & Sleep Patterns
Keywords: Fatigue model; FAID; fatigue prediction
Abstract: This report presents the results of a study that illustrates a procedure for validating and calibrating a biomathematical fatigue prediction model for evaluating work schedules....
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-10/14
Office
RRD
1
Nov
2010
Technical Reports
Torsional Stiffness of Railroad Coupler Connections
Subject
Freight Operations,
Hazardous Materials
Keywords: coupler torque; coupler stiffness; rollover; shelf coupler; tank car; tank car safety
Abstract: Tank cars are required to use double shelf couplers to prevent the coupler of an adjacent car from puncturing the tank head in the case of overrides or accidents. However, the...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-10/13
Office
RRD
1
Nov
2010
Technical Reports
800,000-Pound Quasi-Static End-Load Test of Crash Energy Management Equipped Car, Test 1
Keywords: Quasi-Static Test
Abstract: This report summarizes the quasi-static compressive end-load test at 800,000 pounds performed on Budd Pioneer Car 244. The car complies with 49 CFR 238.203 because it resisted the...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-10/12
Office
RRD
1
Nov
2010
Technical Reports
Passenger Train Emergency Systems: Single-Level Commuter Rail Car Egress Experiments
Subject
Emergency Preparedness,
Passenger Rail
Keywords: passenger trains; railroads; passenger rail; commuter rail; emergency preparedness; emergency evacuation; emergency egress; emergency exits; egress computer models; egress experiments; egress simulation; emergency evacuation simulation
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is investigating how to improve rule provisions addressing the safe, timely, and effective evacuation of intercity and commuter rail...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-10/11
Office
RDI-20
1
Aug
2010
Technical Reports
Slab Track Field Test and Demonstration Program for Shared Freight and High-Speed Passenger Service
Keywords: Slab track; ballasted track; high-speed train; heavy axle load traffic
Abstract: Two types of slab tracks were installed on the High Tonnage Loop at the Facility for Accelerated Service Testing. Direct fixation slab track (DFST) and independent dual block...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-10/10
Office
RRD