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1 Apr 1985

Technical Reports

Bibliography of FRA Office of Research and Development Technical Reports, 1980-1984

Author
Office of Research and Development

Keywords: Bibliography; Office of Research and Development

Abstract: This publication contains abstracts of technical publications of the Office of Research and Development, Federal Railroad Administration, covering the period 1980 through 1984....

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-85/07
Office
RRD

1 Apr 1985

Technical Reports

Thermal Insulation Systems Study for the Chlorine Tank Car

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Hazardous Materials

Keywords: Thermal systems; ceramic fiber; safety; chlorine; railroad tank cars

Abstract: A number of therma1 tests were performed on three insulation systems. The purpose was to ascertain if an insulation system consisting of existing materials could prevent the...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-85/10
Office
RDI-20

1 Feb 1985

Technical Reports

Track Degradation at FAST

Author
W. C. Thompson, R. F. Tuve, J. W. Brent

Subject Track

Keywords: track gage alignment

Abstract: This report describes the Track Degradation Experiment performed on the FAST track at the Transportation Test Center, near Pueblo, Colorado. The railroad industry's need to...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-84/17
Office
RRD

1 Jan 1985

Technical Reports

Urban Rail In America: A Review of Procedures and Recommendations from the Regional Plan Association Study

Author
Don H. Pickrell

Subject Track

Abstract: This study reviews the findings reported by the Regional Plan Association regarding the suitability of new rail transit investments in U.S. urban areas. It does so by using...

Office
RRD

1 Jan 1985

Technical Reports

Small Scale Impact Simulation Tests

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Hazardous Materials

Keywords: Scale model; tank head; impact; puncture; mitigating material; low temperature; lading

Abstract: In derailments and switchyard operations, tank cars frequently experience impacts that result in tank car head puncture. From a cost effective viewpoint, it is not practical to...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-85/04
Office
RDI-20