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1
Apr
1974
Technical Reports
Parameter Optimization Studies of Magnetic Suspensions for High Speed Ground Transportation
Subject
Maglev
Keywords: magnetic levitation; high speed ground transportation; lift-to-drag ratio; non-linear magnetic behavior; finite-height guideways; slotted and ladder tracks
Abstract: The present study is part of a program, sponsored by the Office of Research, Development and Demonstrations, Federal Railroad Administration, to investigate efficient, cost-...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-74/42
Office
RDI-21
1
Apr
1974
Technical Reports
Assessment of Design Tools and Criteria for Urban Rail Track Structures: Volume I. At-Grade Tie-Ballast Track
Subject
Track
Keywords: Rapid Transit Systems, Rail Wear, Soil Mechanics
Abstract: The development of techniques and criteria for track design is an important part of the Rail Supporting Technology Program that is being managed for the Urban Mass...
Report Number
UMTA-MA-06-0025-74-3
Office
RDI-21
1
Apr
1974
Technical Reports
Assessment of Design Tools and Criteria for Urban Rail Track Structures: Volume II. At-Grade Slab Track
Subject
Track
Keywords: Track Design, Rapid Transit Systems, Soil Mechanics
Abstract: The development of techniques and criteria for track design is an important part of the Rail Supporting Technology Program that is being managed for the Urban Mass...
Report Number
UMTA-MA-06-0025-74-4
Office
RDI-21
1
Apr
1974
Technical Reports
Railroad Research Bulletin Spring 1974: Volume I, Number I
Subject
Evaluation
Keywords: Rail Transportation, Abstracts, Literature Review
Abstract: This publication contains 1,841 abstracts of journal articles and research reports selected by RRIS from current railroad literature and 160 summaries of ongoing research...
Report Number
FRA-ORDD-74-34
Office
RRD
1
Mar
1974
Technical Reports
An Evaluation of the Dynamics of a Magnetically Levitated Vehicle
Subject
Maglev
Keywords: Maglev, High Speed Ground Transportation, Stability, Test Vehicle, Experiments
Abstract: An analytical and experimental evaluation was made of the stability and dynamic characteristics of a small scale magnetically levitated vehicle. The vehicle was levitated over...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-74/41
Office
RDI-22