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1 Nov 1992

Technical Reports

Maglev System Concept Definition: Severe Segment Test Report

Author
Foster-Miller

Subject Maglev

Keywords: Cost Analysis, Ride Quality, SST

Abstract:

This report presents Foster-Miller Maglev system performance results and cost analysis for the Severe Segment Test (SST) stipulated by the government. The route design...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-92/01
Office
RRD

2 Oct 1992

Technical Reports

Maglev Guideway Route Alignment and Right of Way Requirements

Author
S. Carlton, T. Andriola

Subject Maglev

Keywords: ROW, Travel Times, Guideway Alignment

Abstract: The use of existing rights-of-way (ROW) is assessed for maglev systems by estimating trip times and land acquisition requirements for potential maglev corridors while meeting...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/NMI-92/10
Office
RRD

1 Oct 1992

Technical Reports

Dynamic Buff and Draft Testing Techniques

Author
Federal Railroad Administration; Magdy El-Sibaie

Subject Facilities & Test Equipment, Rail and Infrastructure Integrity

Keywords: Draft, Buff, Coupler, Wheels

Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration and the Association of American Railroads have jointly sponsored a program for developing cost-effective and rational techniques for evaluating...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-92/31
Office
RRD

1 Oct 1992

Technical Reports

State-of-the-Art Assessment of Guideway Systems for Maglev Applications

Author
GangaRao, Barbero, Chen, Davalos, Eck, Halabe, Klinkhachorn, Raju, Spyrakos

Subject Maglev

Keywords: Steel, Concrete, Hybrid Composite Material, Design Loads, Construction, Modularization, Nondestructive Testing, Economic Evaluation

Abstract: The engineering, environmental, diagnostic, and economic feasibility of Maglev guideway systems are assessed with an emphasis on composite materials as directed by Congress. This...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/NMI-92/17
Office
RRD

1 Oct 1992

Technical Reports

Advanced Train Control System Evaluation

Author
George I. Kuehn

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: ATCS Display, Alternative Display, Study

Abstract: This study was an evaluation of whether an Advanced Train Control System (ATCS) helped, hindered or was neutral with respect to the train handling and operating rule observance of...

Report Number
FRA/ORD-92/32
Office
RRD