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May
2023
Research Results
Finite Element Model Validation of THOR-50M ATD for APTA Table Test
Subject
Rolling Stock
Keywords: Crashworthiness, pendulum impact testing, anthropomorphic test device, ATD, rail passenger safety, secondary impacts, crashworthy tables
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) sponsored Volpe Center researchers to validate a publicly available finite element (FE) model of the Test device for Human Occupant...
Report Number
RR 23-08
Office
RDI-22
11
May
2023
Research Results
Finite Element Analysis of APTA Passenger Rail 8G Structural Seat Test
Subject
Rolling Stock
Keywords: Crashworthiness, pendulum impact testing, anthropomorphic test device, ATD, rail passenger safety, secondary impacts, crashworthy tables
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) sponsored researchers at the Volpe Center to perform finite element analyses (FEA) of 8g dynamic crash tests with a commuter rail 2-...
Report Number
RR 23-06
Office
RPD-22
11
May
2023
Technical Reports
Developing Safe and Efficient Driving and Routing Strategies at Railroad Grade Crossings based on Highway-Railway Connectivity
Subject
Communications,
Train Control
Keywords: Grade crossing, highway-rail intersection, HRI, highway-rail connectivity, Connected and Automated Vehicle, CAV, economic assessment, human factor, driver behavior, on-road testing, Rail Crossing Violation Warning, RCVW, Eco-Driving, Eco-Routing, safety,
Abstract: This report documents the research involved in developing safe and efficient driving and routing strategies at highway-rail grade crossings (i.e., highway-rail intersections)...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-23/14
Office
RDI-23
27
Apr
2023
Technical Reports
Automated Track Change Detection Technology for Enhanced Railroad Safety Assessment
Subject
Track
Keywords: 3D laser triangulation, artificial intelligence, AI, deep convolutional neural networks, algorithms, change detection, safety, operational efficiency, inspection, technology-augmented human inspection
Abstract: The Rail Transportation and Engineering Center at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Railmetrics, Inc. evaluated the use of 3D laser scanning, Deep...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-23/13
Office
RPD-21
13
Apr
2023
Technical Reports
Improved Collision Protection for Train Passengers Seated in Wheelchairs: Evaluation of Active and Passive Strategies
Subject
Hazardous Materials,
Rolling Stock
Keywords: wheeled mobility device, wheelchair, compartmentalization, securement, WhMD, occupant protection, passenger railcar, railcar
Abstract: The project evaluates wheeled mobility device (WhMD) securement and occupant restraint on passenger trains. Researchers tested three off-the-shelf wheelchair securement systems...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-23/12
Office
RPD-22