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Aug
1978
Technical Reports
Users' Manual for Kalker's "Exact" Nonlinear Creep Theory
Subject
Facilities & Test Equipment,
Evaluation
Keywords: Creepage, Creep Forces, Spin Moment, Steady-State Rolling, Hertz Contact, Computer Program
Abstract: The conversion of the computer program, "A Programme for Three-Dimensional Steady State Rolling" developed by Professor J. J. Kalker, from the original Algol language to FORTRAN...
Report Number
FRA/ORD-78/50
Office
RRD
1
Aug
1978
Technical Reports
Economics of Concrete- and Wood-Tie Track Structure
Subject
Tracks & Structures,
Evaluation
Keywords: Concrete Cross Ties, Crossties, Wood Ties, Track Components, Track Construction Costs, Cross Tie Economics
Abstract: This report presents results from an evaluation of the economic benefits of concrete- versus wood-tie track. The analysis includes the life-cycle capital, maintenance, and renewal...
Report Number
FRA/ORD-78/2
Office
RDI-22
1
Jul
1978
Technical Reports
Safety Life Cycle Program Assessment Task 3: FAST Data Analysis and Review
Subject
Safety Regulatory Analysis,
Evaluation
Keywords: FAST Program, Safety Assessment, Safe-life Technology
Abstract: The purpose of the overall program is to perform an assessment for the applicability of current safe-life technology to railroad vehicle systems and components. The effort is...
Report Number
ATR-78(3847-01)-3
Office
RRD
1
Jul
1978
Technical Reports
Universal Safeguard Cab (Idler Locomotive Cab) Concept Development, Volume II: Demonstrator Alternatives and Implementation
Subject
Evaluation
Keywords: Human Factor Engineering, Cab Function Analysis, Cab Safety, Idler Cab, Locomotive Concept
Abstract: Volume II of this report presents analyses of seven different demonstrator configurations, four in the hi-rail dual mode, and three in the rail-bound mode. The examination of the...
Report Number
FRA/OR&D-78
Office
RRD
1
Jul
1978
Technical Reports
Railroads and the Environment: Estimation of Fuel Consumption in Rail Transportation- Volume III: Comparison of Computer Simulations with Field Measurements
Subject
Evaluation
Keywords: Fuel Consumption, Energy Usage, Train Performance Simulation, Computer Simulation
Abstract: This report documents comparisons between extensive rail freight service measurements (previously presented in Volume II) and simulations of the same operations using a...
Report Number
FRA-OR&D-75-74.III
Office
RRD