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1 Mar 1980

Reports to Congress

Issues and Dimensions of Freight Car Size

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Safety, Maintenance-of-Way, Derailment

Abstract: This study presents a review and evaluation of the relationships between the safety and efficiency of rail transportation and the size of railroad freight cars. The study...

1 Mar 1980

Technical Reports

Truck Design Optimization Project (TDOP) Phase II: Analysis Plan

Author
Larry L. Johnson, Arnold J. Gilchrist

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Freight Car Truck Performance, Car/Truck Simulations, Linear/Nonlinear Modeling, Hunting, Curve Negotiation

Abstract: The purpose of this document is to set forth the Analysis Plan which will be followed in the Truck Design Optimization Project (TDOP) Phase II. The Analysis Plan defines the means...

Report Number
FRA/ORD-80/31
Office
RRD

1 Mar 1980

Other Reports

Northeast Corridor Improvement Project Electrifiction Systems Pantography Optimization: Phase I - Optimization by the Use of Computer Simulation

Author
Electrack Incorporated

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Computer Program, High Speed Ground Transportation, Catenary System Plan

Abstract: The Catenary System Plan includes proposals to modify the style 1 catenary to allow trains to travel at 120 mph between Washington and New York. The modifications were chosen on...

Office
RRD

1 Mar 1980

Technical Reports

Software Series: GIFWHL - User's Guide and Technical Documentation

Author
B. Prasad, M. T. Chen, V. K. Garg

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Finite Elements, Wheel Stress Analysis, GIFTS-4, WHEEL, Computer Program

Abstract:

This report describes an interface package which links GIFTS-4B (an interactive, graphics-oriented, finite-element software system) to WHEEL, a finite-element program. The...

Report Number
R-367
Office
RRD

1 Mar 1980

Technical Reports

Track and Bridge Maintenance Research Requirements

Author
Reece H. Wengenroth, Harry P. Clapp

Subject Bridge and Structures Safety, Tracks & Structures, Evaluation

Keywords: Ballast, Subgrade, Cross Ties, Special Track-work, Bolted Joints, Maintenance and Rail

Abstract: This report includes the design of seven research plans in the area of track and bridge maintenance. The railroad industry was surveyed to ascertain the maintenance problems of...

Report Number
FRA/ORD-80/11
Office
RRD