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1 May 1974

Technical Reports

Instrumentation for Measurement of Forces on Wheels of Rail Vehicles

Author
Association of American Railroads

Subject Facilities & Test Equipment

Keywords: Instrumented Wheel, Wheel Stresses, Wheel Forces, Force Measurement

Abstract:

The information in this report covers the procurement, development and testing of instrumentation designed to measure the dynamic forces and temperatures which are created in...

Report Number
FRA-ORD&D-75-11
Office
RDI-22

1 Apr 1974

Technical Reports

An Analysis of the Job of Railroad Train Dispatcher

Author
Devoe

Subject Human Factors

Keywords: train dispatcher; job/task analyses; safety

Abstract:

This report constitutes a detailed study of the job of railroad train dispatcher, conducted to provide a data base for the derivation of criteria of job knowledge, skills and...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-74/37
Office
RDI-24

1 Apr 1974

Technical Reports

Fragmentation and Metallurgical Analysis of Tank Car RAX 201

Author
Charles Anderson, E.B. Norris

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Tank Car Analysis, Metallurgical Analysis, Fragmentation Analysis

Abstract:

On 28 July 1973, the Ballistic Research Laboratories performed a full-scale fire test on a 33,000 gallon, DOT 112A34OW non-insulated, pressure, rail tank car for the Federal...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-75/30
Office
RDI-22

1 Apr 1974

Technical Reports

The Aerodynamics of Vehicles in Finite Length Tubes

Author
Andrew G. Hammitt

Keywords: Tunnels; Tube Vehicle Systems; Aerodynamics; High Speed Ground Transportation

Abstract:

High speed vehicles may operate in tunnels or tubes to minimize impact on the surrounding environment. Operation in tunnels or tubes minimizes the impact of surface obstacles,...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-74/10
Office
RDI-22

1 Apr 1974

Technical Reports

Parameter Optimization Studies of Magnetic Suspensions for High Speed Ground Transportation

Author
Robert H. Borcherts, L. C. Davis, C. C. Wan, A. U. Mohdulla, John R. Reitz

Subject Maglev

Keywords: magnetic levitation; high speed ground transportation; lift-to-drag ratio; non-linear magnetic behavior; finite-height guideways; slotted and ladder tracks

Abstract:

The present study is part of a program, sponsored by the Office of Research, Development and Demonstrations, Federal Railroad Administration, to investigate efficient, cost-...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-74/42
Office
RDI-21