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1
Oct
1994
Other Reports
Inter-Regional Auto Trip Model – The Volpe Center
Subject
Maglev
Keywords: maglev; Inter-Regional Auto Trip Model
Office
RRD
1
Oct
1994
Technical Reports
Heavy Axle Load Track Gage Widening Tests by Using the Track Loading Vehicle
Subject
Facilities & Test Equipment
Keywords: Hard/Softwood Ties, Concrete Ties, Azobe Ties, Cut Spikes, Elastic Spikes, Pandrol, Safelock, Fasteners, L/V Ratio, Revenue, Track Compliance
Abstract: The TLV was used to conducted a series of static and dynamic gage widening tests. The tests were conducted over the High-Tonnage Loop at the AAR's Facility for Accelerated Service...
Report Number
R-873
Office
RRD
1
Sep
1994
Technical Reports
Safety of High Speed Magnetic Levitation Transportation Systems: Thermal Effects and Related Safety Issues of Typical Maglev Steel Guideways
Subject
High-Speed Passenger Rail,
Maglev
Keywords: Thermal, Guideway, Magnetic levitation, Maglev, Deflection, Temperature, Transrapid
Abstract: This report presents a theoretical analysis predicting the temperature distribution, thermal deflections, and thermal stresses that may occur in typical steel Maglev guideways...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-94/10
Office
RRD
1
Aug
1994
Technical Reports
Roller Bearing Failure Mechanisms Research
Subject
Facilities & Test Equipment
Keywords: Wayside Detection, Hot Bearing Detection, Acoustic Emissions, Grooved Axle Journal, Brinnel, Spall
Abstract: Mechanisms that cause roller bearing failure are not well understood and were the subject of a research program conducted by the Association of American Railroads (AAR),...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-94/21
Office
RRD
1
Jun
1994
Technical Reports
Study to Establish Ride Comfort Criteria for High Speed Magnetically Levitated Transportation Systems
Subject
High-Speed Passenger Rail,
Maglev
Keywords: Magnetic levitation, Maglev, Vertical acceleration, Roll rates, Ride Quality
Abstract: The ride motions of a Maglev system were simulated by performing specific vertical and roll maneuvers in a small executive jet aircraft. After each maneuver the passenger subjects...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/NMI-94/1