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1 Jul 1978

Research Results

Report on Research Work FRA Purchase Order 810-4361 Asbestos Emissions From Railroad Brake Shoes

Author
Quealy, J.F. and Wandrisco, J. M.

Subject Braking Systems

Keywords: Asbestos, Brake Shoes, Composite Materials

Abstract:

Samples of airborne emissions from three brands of composition railroad brake shoes were collected during tests on a full-scale-railroad-wheel testing dynamometer under...

Office
RDI-22

1 Jun 1978

Technical Reports

Brake System Design Optimization- Volume I: A Survey and Assessment

Author
A.T. Kearney, Inc.

Subject Braking Systems

Keywords: Rail Freight Braking Systems, Rail Freight Equipment Technology

Abstract: Existing freight car braking systems, components, and subsystems are characterized both physically and functionally, and life-cycle costs are examined. Potential improvements to...

Report Number
FRA/ORD- 78/20, I
Office
RRD

1 May 1978

Technical Reports

Technical Report Passenger Vehicle Braking Study

Author
J. Serocki, R. Scofield

Subject Braking Systems

Keywords: Eddy-current, Adhesion/Kinetic Energy Dissipation, Wheel-Slide Protection, Hydrokinetic Brakes, Air Retarder

Abstract: This report is a summary of currently available brake components and braking systems that might be applicable to 150-mph passenger service. The summary includes an analysis of the...

Report Number
FRA/ORD-78/33
Office
RRD

1 Jun 1977

Technical Reports

Summary Statistics of the National Railroad-Highway Crossing Inventory for Public At-Grade Crossings

Author
John S. Hitz

Subject Best Practices, Grade Crossing Modeling and Simulation, Highway-Rail Grade Crossings

Abstract:

This report presents statistical summaries of characteristics for public grade crossings as of August 1976 to aid in funding allocation for future crossing improvements.

Report Number
FRA-OPPD-77-8; DOT-TSC-FRA-77-10
Office
RRD

1 Aug 1975

Technical Reports

A Methodology for Determination of Grade Crossing Resource - Allocation Guidelines

Author
John B. Hopkins, Morrin E. Hazel

Subject Grade Crossing Modeling and Simulation, Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems, Highway-Rail Grade Crossings

Keywords: Rail Safety, Motorist Warning Systems, Transportation Safety Resource Allocation

Abstract:

This report describes an analytical approach to estimating the benefits, costs, and implementation implications associated with allocating grade crossing safety resources.

Report Number
FRA-OR&D-76-04
Office
RRD