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1 Nov 1983

Technical Reports

Investigation of the Effects of Tie Pad Stiffness on the Impact Loading of Concrete Ties in the Northeast Corridor

Author
Federal Railroad Administration; F.E. Dean; H.D. Harrison; R.H. Prause; J. M. Tuten

Subject Tracks & Structures

Keywords: Concrete ties, Fasteners, Track stiffness

Abstract: This investigation was conducated in response to the discovery in June 1980, that rail seat bending cracks had developed in many concrete ties which had been in service on the...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-83/05
Office
RPD-10

1 Oct 1983

Technical Reports

DCTA Transit Car Testing : Static Truck Characterization

Author
Britto R. Rajkumar

Subject Passenger Rail, Evaluation

Abstract: This report discusses the Static Truck Characterization of the Dade County Transportation Administration (DCTA) Transit Car. This special engineering test was conducted in...

Office
RRD

1 Sep 1983

Technical Reports

Analysis of Lateral Rail Restraint

Author
David Jeong, Michael Coltman

Subject Track

Keywords: Rail Restraint, Gauge Widening, Rail Deflection

Abstract: Rail restraint failure is one of the most prevalent derailment modes in railroad operation. Analytical and experimental investigations of track gauge widening have been undertaken...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-83/15
Office
RRD

1 Sep 1983

Technical Reports

Analytic Studies of the Relationship Between Track Geometry Variations and Derailment Potential at Low Speeds

Author
Fred B. Blader

Subject Track/Train Interactions

Keywords: Computer Simulation, Mathematical Dynamic Curving, Hunting, Wheel Rail Forces, Profiles, Track Safety Standards

Abstract: This report describes analytical studies carried out to define the relationship between track parameters and safety from derailment. Problematic track scenarios are identified...

Report Number
FRA/ORD-83/16
Office
RRD

31 Aug 1983

Technical Reports

Optimization of the Design of Electric Traction Motors for Railroad and Other Applications

Author
E. Levi

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Polyphase, Three-Phase, Induction, Synchronous, Power Conditioner, Rectifier, Inverter

Abstract: This report summarizes the results of an effort aimed at the optimization of the design of electric traction motors for railroad and other applications. Earlier extensive studies...

Office
RRD