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5
Jul
2024
Research Results
Full-Scale Shell Impact Test of a DOT-105J500W Tank Car Designed to Carry Liquid Carbon Dioxide
Subject
Research,
Rolling Stock
Keywords: DOT-105, tank cars, impact testing, puncture resistance, hazardous materials, hazmat, finite element analysis, model validation, carbon dioxide
Report Number
RR 24-07
Office
RDI-22
12
Apr
2024
Research Results
SAFETY EQUIVALENCE OF APTA 8G AND GMRT 5G SEAT TESTS BASED ON HUMAN INJURY
Subject
Rolling Stock
Keywords: Crashworthiness, dynamic sled testing, ATDs, rail passenger safety, secondary impacts, finite element analysis
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration sponsored research...
Report Number
RR 24-02
Office
RDI-22
1
Sep
2023
Research Results
Ventilation Design and Procedures for Passenger Rail
Subject
Rolling Stock
Keywords: The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) sponsored research by the John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (Volpe Center) to study the principles of fire growth and smoke management, as well as the current state of standards and regulation i
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) sponsored research by the John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (Volpe Center) to study the principles of fire growth...
Report Number
RR 23-17
Office
RDI-22
21
Aug
2023
Research Results
Tensile Test Results of Samples Taken from Critical Areas of Bolsters
Subject
Rolling Stock
Keywords: Bolsters, tensile test, brittle failure, castings, grade B+
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) collaborated with the Association of American Railroads’ (AAR) Coupling System and Truck Castings Committee and Transportation...
Report Number
RR 23-14
Office
RDI-22
21
Aug
2023
Research Results
Analysis of Tread Buildup on Railroad Wheels
Subject
Rolling Stock
Keywords: Wheel, tread buildup, slide, brake
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Office of Research, Development, and Technology and the Association of American Railroads (AAR) fund research conducted by...
Report Number
RR 23-15
Office
RDI-22