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1 Mar 1980

Technical Reports

Track and Bridge Maintenance Research Requirements

Author
Reece H. Wengenroth, Harry P. Clapp

Subject Bridge and Structures Safety, Tracks & Structures, Evaluation

Keywords: Ballast, Subgrade, Cross Ties, Special Track-work, Bolted Joints, Maintenance and Rail

Abstract: This report includes the design of seven research plans in the area of track and bridge maintenance. The railroad industry was surveyed to ascertain the maintenance problems of...

Report Number
FRA/ORD-80/11
Office
RRD

1 Mar 1980

Technical Reports

Track Rehabilitation Research and Development

Author
Robert E. Martin, John R. Anderes, Marcel Zobrak, Horace Wuerdmann

Subject Track, Evaluation

Keywords: Research Requirements, Track, Rail, Ties, Fasteners, Ballast, Track Program

Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration has established a Track Rehabilitation Research and Development program to better meet its obligations under the Railroad Revitalization and...

Report Number
FRA/OR&D-80/10
Office
RRD

1 Mar 1980

Technical Reports

Statistical Representations of Track Geometry Volume II - Appendixes

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Keywords: Track Geometry; Track Irregularities; Track Inspectior Cars; Simulation Models; Railhead Profile; Statistical Analyses; Statistical Models

Abstract: This volume contains some of the more detailed data and analyses to support the results and conclusions reached in Volume I of this report. It is divided into appendixes lettered...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-80/22.II
Office
RDI-20

1 Mar 1980

Technical Reports

Truck Design Optimization Project (TDOP) Phase II: Analysis Plan

Author
Larry L. Johnson, Arnold J. Gilchrist

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Freight Car Truck Performance, Car/Truck Simulations, Linear/Nonlinear Modeling, Hunting, Curve Negotiation

Abstract: The purpose of this document is to set forth the Analysis Plan which will be followed in the Truck Design Optimization Project (TDOP) Phase II. The Analysis Plan defines the means...

Report Number
FRA/ORD-80/31
Office
RRD

1 Mar 1980

Technical Reports

Wind Tunnel Tests of Trailer and Container Models to Determine the Independent Influence of Height and Gap Spacings and Trailer Undercarriage Shielding on Aerodynamic Forces Occurring During Railroad Transport

Author
Andrew G. Hammitt

Subject Facilities & Test Equipment

Keywords: Intermodel, TOFC, COFC, Piggyback Aerodynamics, Train Resistance

Abstract: A series of wind tunnel tests have been run on scale model trains of 40 ft. containers and trailers. The models were 1/43 scale. A train of five models was used with forces and...

Report Number
FRA/ORD-80/51
Office
RRD