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Technical Reports
Metroliner Truck Improvement Program
Keywords: Improved Metroliner Truck Design, Road Tests, Ride Quality, Sumiride and Firestone Air Springs
Abstract: This report summarizes the results of design and ride testing procedures followed in developing a Metroliner Truck Improvement Program. The Metroliner cars had been used in high...
Technical Reports
Performance of a Linear Synchronous Motor with Laminated Track Poles and with Various Misalignments
Keywords: Linear Electric Motors, High Speed Ground Transportation, Train Performance
Abstract: A test facility was designed and built to measure the performance of a single-sided high speed homopolar Linear Synchronous Motor with laminated pole pieces over a wide range of...
Technical Reports
Performance of a Single-Sided Linear Induction Motor with Solid Back Iron and with Various Misalignments - Volume I
Keywords: Linear Electric Motors, High Speed Ground Transportation, Train Performance
Abstract: A test facility was designed and built to measure all aspects of the performance of a single-sided high-speed linear induction motor with solid back iron over a wide range of...
Technical Reports
Rail-Highway Crossing Warning Device Life Cycle Cost Analysis
Keywords: Train Detection
Abstract: This report describes a procedure for optimizing funding of grade crossings by calculating the life cycle costs of active warning devices.
Technical Reports
Laboratory Investigation of Lateral Track Shift
Keywords: Track Stiffness, Panel Stiffness, Tie Stiffness, Track Resistance
Abstract: This report describes test procedures and results of the AAR lateral track shift tests. The tests included static and dynamic lateral track loadings under various vertical loads,...