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1
Sep
1972
Technical Reports
The Kansas Test Track: Non-Conventional Track Structures Design Report
Subject
Tracks & Structures
Keywords: Improved Track Structures, Track Stability, Beam and Slab Track Support
Abstract: This report discusses the design of three non-conventional Railroad track support structures. These non-conventional structures, which include a continuously reinforced...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-72/08X
Office
RDI-21
1
Aug
1972
Technical Reports
Embankment Support for a Railroad Track: Construction Report
Subject
Tracks & Structures
Keywords: Improved Track Structures, Bedrock, Track Stability
Abstract: This report discusses the construction of three non-conventional railroad track support structures. These non-conventional structures, which include a continuously reinforced...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-72/07X
Office
RDI-21
30
Jun
1972
Technical Reports
Human Factors Survey of Locomotive Cabs
Subject
Human Factors
Keywords: Human Factor Engineering, Locomotive Cab Design, Engine Crew Accidents, Cab Environment, Railroad Safety
Abstract: Purpose of the investigation was to review design of locomotive cabs from the human factors point of view. The following areas of human factors engineering are discussed:...
Report Number
FRA-OPP-73-1
Office
RDI-23
1
Mar
1972
Technical Reports
A Metallurgical Analysis of Five Steel Plates Taken from a Tank Car Accident Near Crescent City, Illinois
Subject
Hazardous Materials
Abstract: A metallurgical analysis of five steel samples (numbered FRA-1 through FRA-5) was requested by the Bureau of Railroad Safety, Federal Railroad Administration, Department of...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-75/48
Office
RDI-22
1
Feb
1972
Technical Reports
Technical Feasibility of Magnetic Levitation as a Suspension System for High-Speed Ground Transportation Vehicles- Volume II: Appendix
Subject
Track/Train Interactions
Keywords: Magnetic Levitation, Magnetic Lift and Drag Forces, Vehicle Dynamics, Ride Quality, Superconducting Magnets
Abstract: This report examines the technical feasibility of magnetic levitation as a suspension system for high-speed ground transportation vehicles in the 300 mph cruise speed range. Of...
Report Number
DOT-FR-10026
Office
RDI-21