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1 Mar 2006

Technical Reports

Comparative Safety of the Transport of High-Level Radioactive Materials on Dedicated, Key and Regular Trains - Technical Study

Author
Borener, Sherry; Baker, Gary; Hitz, John; Meltzer, Neil; Talamini, Brandon; Coltman, Michael (Volpe Center); Haines, Marsha (EG&G Technical Services)

Subject Hazardous Materials

Keywords: Spent nuclear fuel, high-level radioactive waste, HAZMAT.

Abstract: This study compares the risks in transporting spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste under three rail shipment alternatives: 1) regular train service, operating...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-05/03
Office
RRD

14 Dec 2005

Technical Reports

Survivability of Railroad Tank Car Top Fittings in Rollover Scenario Derailments

Author
Robert Trent, Anand Prabhakaran, Vinaya Sharma

Subject Hazardous Materials

Keywords: Tank car, rollover, fittings, protection, tank car safety, dynamic simulation

Abstract: This project examined the structural susceptibility of tank car fittings during derailments. The report identified non-pressure cars as being the most susceptible to derailment...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-06/11
Office
RRD

1 Dec 2005

Technical Reports

Damage Assessment of Railroad Tank Cars Involved in Accidents: Phase I - Literature Search and Evaluation

Author
K. Scott Pieratt, Jeffery C. Davis, and Peter C. Conlon

Subject Hazardous Materials, Crashworthiness - Tank Car

Keywords: Tank cars, damage assessment, guidelines

Abstract: Transportation Technology Center, Inc., a subsidiary of the Association of American Railroads, is conducting a research project titled, "Damage Assessment of Tank Cars Involved in...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-06/12
Office
RRD

6 Oct 2005

Safety Advisories

Advises shippers, consignees, and railroads of the dangers of allowing cars of "time-sensitive" chemicals to remain undelivered beyond their anticipated date of placement and to recommend enhanced procedures to avoid such occurrences

Subject Hazardous Materials

Keywords: Hazardous Materials; flammable liquid ; tank car ; styrene monomer ; exclusion zone

Safety Advisory Number
2005-04

3 Jun 2005

Other Reports

Safe Placement of Train Cars: A Report

Subject Hazardous Materials, Operating Practices

Keywords: train placement of cars and hazardous material