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1 Aug 1982

Other Reports

Small Scale Impact Reports

Author
Biotech Research Laboratories, Inc.

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Literature Review, Tank Car Design, New Methodology

Abstract: [From the Executive Summary] An extensive literature search was conducted to examine past work regarding failure modes; quantitative estimates of impact parameters such as impact...

Report Number
DTFR 53-8I-C-00207
Office
RRD

1 Feb 1982

Other Reports

Correlation of Accident Data with Physical Characteristics of Derailed Freight Vehicles

Author
F. P. DiMasi

Subject Track/Train Interactions, Evaluation

Keywords: Track/Track Dynamics, Rail Safety, Track Geometry

Abstract: [From the Preface] The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is sponsoring research to provide improved safety of the rail transportation system at reduced life-cycle costs. These...

Report Number
D0T-TSC-RR219-PM-82-6
Office
RRD

1 Mar 1981

Other Reports

Non-Contacting Suspension and Propulsion Systems for Ground Transportation Volume I: Low Speed Systems

Author
R. Katz, C. Swanson

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Canada, England, France, Germany

Abstract: This report describes twelve urban transportation concepts using non-contacting suspension/propulsion systems. Eleven use a linear induction motor; the twelfth a linear...

Report Number
DOT-FR-54090
Office
RRD

1 Dec 1980

Other Reports

Design Feasibility Study for Modifying an Existing Heavy Rapid Rail Truck to a Steerable Configuration

Author
George Mekosh, Jr.

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: PATCO System, Urban Rail, Structural Analysis

Abstract: [From the Executive Summary] The objective of this program is to determine the feasibility of modifying an existing urban rail vehicle truck to a steerable configuration for the...

Report Number
DOT-TSC-UM104-PM-80-49
Office
RRD

1 Mar 1980

Other Reports

Northeast Corridor Improvement Project Electrifiction Systems Pantography Optimization: Phase I - Optimization by the Use of Computer Simulation

Author
Electrack Incorporated

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Computer Program, High Speed Ground Transportation, Catenary System Plan

Abstract: The Catenary System Plan includes proposals to modify the style 1 catenary to allow trains to travel at 120 mph between Washington and New York. The modifications were chosen on...

Office
RRD