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Technical Reports
Crash Energy Management Technology Transfer Symposium
Abstract: Includes agenda for the symposium as well as slides of the topics.
Technical Reports
Crash Energy Management Technology Transfer Symposium
Abstract: Includes agenda for the symposium as well as slides of the topics.
Technical Reports
Crashworthiness Design Modifications for Locomotive and Cab Car Anticlimbing Systems
Keywords: Crashworthiness, Anticlimbing, Collisions, Passenger rail vehicles, Freight locomotives
Abstract: This study addressed the feasibility of incorporating complete anticlimbing systems into both passenger and freight locomotives. Complete systems include pushback couplers,...
Technical Reports
Safety of Railroad Passenger Vehicle Dynamics: Final Summary Report
Keywords: Passenger rail vehicles, Safety Assessment Methodology
Abstract: This report is a summary of all the work done by Foster-Miller on passenger rail vehicle dynamic safety under the contract awarded by the Federal Railroad Administration. The...
Technical Reports
Aerodynamic Effects of High-Speed Passenger Trains on Other Trains
Keywords: Derailment, Container dislodgement, Aerodynamic load, Double stack container, Pressure contours, Bi-level passenger rail car, High speed rail
Abstract: With the onset of high-speed train operations in the United States, a study was undertaken to determine the possible aerodynamic effects of these trains have on their surroundings...