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22 Mar 1988

Technical Reports

Rail Garrison - Vehicle Stationary Vibration Tests

Author
J. A. Hadden, D. R. Ahlbeck, M. Kurre, J. M. Tuten

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Railcar Accelerations, Seismic Vibrations, Vibration Enivironment, TTC

Abstract: The United States Air Force (USAF/BMO) requested support from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to assist in technical issues related to the development of the Peacekeeper...

Report Number
DTFR53-86-C-00006
Office
RRD

1 Mar 1988

Technical Reports

Results from the Car Coupling Impact Tests of Intermodal Trailers and Containers

Author
M. R. Johnson

Subject Facilities & Test Equipment, Crashworthiness - Tank Car, Collision

Keywords: Trailer-on-flat car; Container-on-flat car

Abstract: Results are presented from the car coupling impact and lift/drop tests which were conducted during April 1985 at the Transportation Test Center, Pueblo, Colorado, under the Safety...

Report Number
DOT/FRNORD-88/08
Office
RRD

1 Mar 1988

Technical Reports

Safety Testing of Intermodal Hazmat Configurations, Summary Report

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Keywords: Railroad Hazmat; Intermodal Railroad; Derailment Testing; Vibration Testing; Track testing; Yard Impact Testing

Abstract: This report presents summary results of a research program sponsored by the Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). The program was concerned with...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-88/04
Office
RDI-20

1 Mar 1988

Technical Reports

Equipment Testing and Analysis - Glazing Impact Test: An Evaluation of Two Plastic and Glass Window Systems Subjected to Projectile Impacts

Author
William G. Larson

Subject Facilities & Test Equipment

Keywords: Passenger Cars, Impact Tests, Impact Resistance

Abstract: Impact tests were conducted at the Transportation Test Center on two glazing systems installed in railroad locomotives, passenger cars, and cabooses. A 1/4" thick extruded...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-87
Office
RRD

1 Feb 1988

Technical Reports

Railroad Passenger Ride Safety

Author
R. P. Owings, P. L. Boyd

Subject Passenger Rail

Keywords: Lateral Acceleration, Jolt, Jerk, Cant Deficiency

Abstract: Safety requirements for high cant deficiency rail passenger service address the dangers of vehicle derailment, track damage and unreasonable risks to standing passengers of...

Report Number
DOT-FRA/ORD-88/05
Office
RRD