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1
Aug
1997
Technical Reports
Investigation on CWR Longitudinal Restraint Behavior in Winter Rail Break and Summer Destressing Operations
Keywords: continuous welded rail; CWR; neutral temperature; destress; rail anchor; railbreak; anchor; fastener
Abstract: This report presents the results of investigations on the rail anchor/fastener effects on rail movement and the resulting rail force distribution in continuous welded rail (CWR)...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-97/01
Office
RDI-20
1
Jul
1997
Technical Reports
The Effects of Work Schedule on Train Handling Performance and Sleep of Locomotive Engineers: A Simulator Study.
Subject
Human Factors,
Sleep Disorders,
Work Schedule & Sleep Patterns
Keywords: locomotive engineers; fatigue; work schedules, hours of service; sleep, RALES simulator; work performance; train-handling; alertness; ciradian rythms, safety
Abstract: Current Federal regulations governing Hours of Service for locomotive engineers allow work schedules that have backwards rotating shift start times. Locomotive engineers who work...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-97/09
Office
RDI-20
1
Jun
1997
Technical Reports
Analyses of Track Shift Under High-Speed Vehicle-Track Interaction
Subject
Evaluation
Keywords: Track Lateral Shift, Net Axle Force Ratio, Vehicle-Track Interaction, Track Residual Deflection, OMNISM
Abstract: This report describes analysis tools to predict shift under high-speed vehicle-track interaction. The analysis approach is based on two fundamental models developed (as part of...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORd-97/02
Office
RRD
1
May
1997
Technical Reports
Phase I Literature Search and Evaluation for Damage
Subject
Hazardous Materials
Keywords: tank cars; damage assessment; guidelines
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-97/05
Office
RRD
1
Apr
1997
Technical Reports
Safety of High Speed Ground Transportation Systems: Technical Descriptions of Advanced Braking Concepts for High Speed Ground Transportation
Subject
Braking Systems
Keywords: Magnetic Levitation, Braking Equipment, Fault-Tolerant, Fail-Safe, Failure Modes
Abstract: The objective of this study is to develop qualitative and quantitative information on the various braking strategies used in high-speed ground transportation systems in support of...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-97/05
Office
RRD