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Jan
1982
Technical Reports
Handbook for the Measurement, Analysis, and Abatement of Railroad Noise
Subject
Environmental Protection,
Analysis
Keywords: noise propogation, sound measurement
Abstract: This handbook gathers together in one place the necessary background material, the required measurement and analysis procedures, and the currently available abatement techniques...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-82/02H
Office
RRD
1
Oct
1981
Technical Reports
Railroad Yard Simulation Model: Description and Computer Program Users' Manual
Subject
Braking Systems
Keywords: Braking and Coupling Systems, Cost/Benefit Analysis, Freight Cars
Abstract: This report is part of a larger study to identify potentially cost-effective advanced braking and coupling systems. The report describes a model for determining the cost...
Report Number
FRA/ORD-81/25.I
Office
RRD
1
Apr
1981
Technical Reports
Brake System Design Optimization- Volume II: Supplemental Data
Subject
Braking Systems,
Freight Operations
Keywords: thermal capacity
Abstract: This report presents supplemental data which support Volume I, A Survey and Assessment, DOT-TSC-FRA-78-1,I,FRA/ORD-78/20,I, dated June 1978, 140 pages. A detailed description of...
Report Number
FRA/ORD-78/20. II
Office
RRD
1
Mar
1981
Technical Reports
Evaluation of Squeal Noise from the WMATA Transit Car Disc Brake System: A Preliminary Investigation
Subject
Braking Systems
Keywords: Urban Rail Noise Abatement Program, WMATA Railcar Noise, Disc Brake System, Friction Braking System, Brake Squeal
Abstract: This study was conducted as part of the Urban Rail Noise Abatement Program sponsored by the Office of Rail and Construction Technology of the Urban Mass Transportation...
Report Number
DOT-TSC-UMTA-81-10
Office
RRD
1
Mar
1981
Technical Reports
Test Results Report : Dual Disc/Tread Braking and Reduced Pressure Braking Evaluation Programs
Subject
Amtrak,
Braking Systems
Abstract: This report is the Test Results Report for the Dual Disc/Tread Brake Test. Data logs and records associated with this test are published separately in the Test Events Report Dual...
Report Number
fRA/ORD-81/22
Office
RRD