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1
Apr
1980
Technical Reports
Users' Manual for Lateral Stability Computer Programs for Railway Freight Car Models
Subject
Evaluation
Keywords: Eigenvalues, Eigenvectors, Lateral Stability Linear Models, Hunting, Freight Cars, Computer Program
Abstract: The dynamic performance of a rail vehicle is characterized by its curving behavior, vibration response and stability. The stability of a linear system can be studied by such...
Report Number
FRA/OR&D-80/30
Office
RRD
27
Mar
1980
Technical Reports
Summary and Generalization of the Conrail Electrification Study Results for Application to Other Railroads
Subject
Evaluation
Keywords: Cost Analysis, Economic Impact, Railroad Electrification
Abstract: The recent railroad electrification feasibility study of the Conrail line segment from Harrisburg to Pittsburgh is reviewed in this report. Approach to design and operational...
Report Number
DOT-TSC-1686
Office
RPD-22
1
Mar
1980
Reports to Congress
Issues and Dimensions of Freight Car Size
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
Other Reports
Northeast Corridor Improvement Project Electrifiction Systems Pantography Optimization: Phase I - Optimization by the Use of Computer Simulation
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
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