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1 Nov 1977

Other Reports

Resistance of a Freight Train to Forward Motion

Author
John D. Muhlenberg

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Air Resistance, Cost Savings, Track Technology

Abstract: This interim report documents the results of the initial portion of an intensive investigation of the train resistance phenomenon. The history and development of prior...

Office
RRD

1 Oct 1977

Other Reports

Advanced Systems and Advanced Technology: a Summary of Ten Years of Advanced Research and Development by the Federal Railroad Administration

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Research Report, R&D

Abstract: This document summarizes the advanced systems and advanced technology research done by the FRA over the last ten years. It is separated into two sections. The first section,...

Office
RRD

1 Oct 1977

Other Reports

Overview of Freight Systems R&D

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Freight Car Dynamics, Intermodal Cars, Optical ACI, Truck Performance, Energy Conservation, FAST Mechanical Equipment Test Results, Rail Dynamics

Abstract:

This paper presents an overview of the freight systems research and development activities in the Office of Research and Development within the Federal Railroad Administration...

Report Number
FRA/ORD-77/58
Office
RRD

24 Jan 1977

Other Reports

Wz Rating of Ride Quality Implementation for FRA/Amtrack Programs

Author
James Adair

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Ride Roughness, Mathematical Model, Research

Abstract: [From the study's description] The Wz method of rating the ride of a rail vehicle has been widely used in recent decades. This method applies a single number to describe the...

Report Number
DOT-FR-64113
Office
RRD

1 Jul 1975

Other Reports

Metroliner Truck Test RG-125.1: Ride Quality Analysis

Author
ENSCO, INC.

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Ride Quality Standard, Ride Evaluation Format, Acceleration

Abstract:

This report contains the results of a comparison of ride quality data collected on Metroliner Cars 850 and 855. The comparison is made in terms of standard deviations and peak...

Report Number
DOT-FR-75-12
Office
RRD