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1 May 1992

Technical Reports

High Speed Rail Tilt Train Technology: A State of the Art Survey

Author
Chris J. Boon, Kevin Kesler, William F. Hayes, Brian T. Whitten

Subject High-Speed Passenger Rail

Keywords: Tilt Train; safety; ride quality; Cant Deficiency; Lateral Acceleration; curving; maglev

Abstract: This report presents an assessment of the technical and operational features of existing and proposed tilt-body rail passenger vehicles.

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-92/03
Office
RDI-20

1 May 1992

Technical Reports

Field Testing of a Wayside Wheel Crack Detection System

Author
Robert K Larson, Jr., Robert L. Florom and Britto R. Rajkumar

Keywords: Wayside wheel inspection system; Wheel tread defects; Thermal cracks; shelling

Abstract: A prototype crack detection system for railroad wheels has been developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-92/07
Office
RDI-20

1 May 1992

Technical Reports

Advanced Low-Cost, High-Performance Guideway Concepts

Author
S. Kokkins, G. Samavedam

Subject Maglev

Keywords: Elevated Guideway, High Strength Concrete, Non Metallic Post-Tensioning, Cost Analysis

Abstract:

This report presents the results of a program to develop a high-performance, low -cost guideway configuration to meet the requirements of a United States Maglev system. This...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/N MI-9206
Office
RRD

1 Apr 1992

Technical Reports

Residual Stress Measurements of Retrofitted Tank Car Weldments

Author
R.K. Larson Jr., R.L. Florom and B.R. Rajkumar

Subject Hazardous Materials

Keywords: tank car reinforcement; weld-induced tank shell stress; stress measurement using drillable strain gages; effect of service on weld stress

Abstract: A series of residual stress measurements were made on two tank cars that were retrofitted with stiffener beams. The measurements were made on the tank shell exterior in the...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-92/05
Office
RDI-20

1 Apr 1992

Technical Reports

Safety Aspects of New Trucks and Lightweight Cars, Car 2 Final Report

Author
Nicholas G. Wilson

Keywords: NUCARS; Mini-Shaker Unit; Vehicle Dynamics; Suspension Characterization; Truck Characterization; Lightweight Cars; AAR Chapter XI Tests

Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration and Association of American Railroads (AAR) sponsored a program to validate new techniques for the analysis and testing of safety and track...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-92/04
Office
RDI-20