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1 Dec 1975

Technical Reports

SOAC, State-of-the-Art Car Transit Property Engineering Tests, Final Test Report: Volume III - Data Report - MBTA, CTS, CTA, SEPTA, PATCO

Author
Ray Oren

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Rail-Transit Vehicle Testing, Rail-Transit Property Tests, Rail-Transit Route Analysis

Abstract: This three-volume report presents the technical methodology, data samples, and results of tests conducted on the SOAC on six transit-authority properties, namely the New York City...

Report Number
UMTA-MA
Office
RRD

4 Nov 1975

Technical Reports

Test Specification #7115 for Switchyard Impact Tests (RPI-AAR Phase 15)

Author
W.G. Gjertson, Ross T. Gill, Larry J. Schlink, P. Tong, David Peters

Subject Switching Operations, Evaluation

Keywords: Switchyard Impact Tests, Reduction Requirements, Instrumentation Requirements, Physical Pre-Test Measurement Techniques

Abstract: This report contains information regarding test specification #7115 for switchyard impact tests. It covers test requirements, photo coverage requirements, instrumentation...

Office
RRD

1 Nov 1975

Technical Reports

Proceedings of Roadbed Stabilization Lime Injection Conference

Author
James R. Blacklock (Editor)

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Soil Stabilization, Soil Tests, Chemical Stabilization, Grouting, Structural Analysis

Abstract:

Proceedings of Roadbed Stabilization Lime Injection Conference includes twelve technical papers that were presented at the conference on August 21 and 22, 1975 in Little Rock,...

Report Number
FRA-OR&D-76-137
Office
RRD

18 Aug 1975

Technical Reports

LTV/SIG Metroliner Truck Test- Volume II

Author
F.E. Dean, A.W. Johnston, N.H. Sandlin

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Additional Running Tests, Revenue Tracks, Ride Quality, Noise Level, Speed Profile

Abstract: An additional running test program of the LTV/SIG Metroliner trucks was conducted with the objective of defining suspension system characteristics. The tests were conducted on...

Report Number
FRA-OR&D 76-252
Office
RRD

1 Aug 1975

Technical Reports

LTV/SIG Metroliner Truck Test - Volume I

Author
H. M. Bumgardner, F. E. Dean, A. W. Johnston

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Test Plan, Procedures, Test Specimen, VSD/SIG Trucks

Abstract: This report presents the test plan and results for Phase II tests of the LTV/SIG Metroliner Truck. This report is submitted to the Department of Transportation/Federal Railroad...

Report Number
FRA-OR&D 76-251
Office
RRD