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Aug
2010
Technical Reports
Locomotive Fuel Tank Structural Safety Testing Program: Passenger Fuel Tank Side Impact Load Test
Keywords: Passenger locomotive fuel tank; side impact load condition
Abstract: This report represents a passenger fuel tank load test simulating a Side Impact Collision. The test is based on the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) requirements for...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-10/09
Office
RRD
1
Aug
2010
Technical Reports
Locomotive Fuel Tank Structural Safety Testing: Passenger Locomotive Fuel Tank Jackknife Derailment Load Test
Keywords: Passenger locomotive fuel tank; jackknife derailment load condition
Abstract: This report presents the results of a passenger locomotive fuel tank load test simulating jackknife derailment (JD) load. The test is based on FRA requirements for locomotive fuel...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-10/08
Office
RRD
1
Jul
2010
Technical Reports
Next Generation Locomotive Cab Task 5 Summary Report: Control Stand Design
Keywords: Locomotive cab design, human factors, control stand, ergonomics,
Abstract: This report discusses the development of a user-centered control stand for the Federal Railroad Administration’s Next Generation Locomotive Cab Demonstration Program. A “modified...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-10/07
Office
RRD
1
Jul
2010
Technical Reports
Low-Cost Warning Device Industry Assessment
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: Highway-rail, grade crossing; low cost warning device; railroad safety
Abstract: Researchers assessed available low-cost warning devices for passive rail grade crossings and proposed recommendations for use in the U.S.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-10/06
Office
RRD
1
May
2010
Technical Reports
Over-the-Road Testing of the Instrumented Tank Car - A Load Environment Study
Subject
Hazardous Materials
Keywords: Over-the-Road Testing of the Instrumented Tank Car - A Load Environment Study
Abstract: Fractures have been observed on stub sill tank cars for many years. Undetected and unattended, these fractures can develop into a variety of tank car failures. While tank car...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-10/04
Office
RRD