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Oct
1998
Technical Reports
Evaluation of Retroreflective Markings to Increase Rail Car Conspicuity - Safety of Highway-Railroad Grade Crossings
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Human Factors
Keywords: Conspicuity, Grade Crossings, Normal Group Technique, Rail Cars, Reflectorization
Abstract: This study evaluates whether retroreflective markings increased the visibility of railcars at night.
Report Number
DOT-VNTSC-RR897-PM-98-22
Office
RRD
1
Sep
1998
Technical Reports
Tank Car Nondestructive Evaluation
Subject
Evaluation
Keywords: Acoustic Emissions, Magnetic Particle, Nondestructive Evaluation, Damage Tolerance, Railway Progress Institute
Abstract: An evaluation of nondestructive testing (NDT) methods, authorized for use in replacing the current hydrostatic pressure test for qualification or re-qualification of railroad tank...
Office
RRD
1
Sep
1998
Technical Reports
Considerations for the Development of Alloys Suitable for Use in In-Line Hardening of Rails, Wheels, and Tank Car Plate having Lower Bainite Microstructures
Subject
Evaluation
Keywords: Bainite Nose, Isothermal, Martensite, Pearlite, Quench, Transformation Temperature
Abstract: In-line hardening of rails to produce a very fine pearlitic microstructure has become a commercial reality. A question that this report seeks to answer is whether or not it is...
Report Number
DOT -VNTSC-FRA-98-11
Office
RRD
1
Sep
1998
Technical Reports
Conventional Passenger Rail Vehicle Safety, Volume I: Summary of Safe Performance Limits
Subject
Passenger Rail
Keywords: Equalized and Non-Equalized Trucks, OMNISM, Computer Simulation
Abstract: This report presents a methodology based on computer simulation that assesses the safe dynamic performance limits of commuter passenger vehicles. The methodology consists of...
Office
RRD
1
Aug
1998
Technical Reports
Results of Laboratory Quasi-Static Jacking Tests on Three Vehicles
Subject
Facilities & Test Equipment
Keywords: Cross Level Difference, Torsional Stiffness, Twisted Track
Abstract: Laboratory quasi-static jacking tests were performed on three vehicles at the Transportation Technology Center, Pueblo, Colorado. Results indicate vehicle wheel unloading that...
Report Number
WP-172
Office
RRD