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1 Mar 1989

Technical Reports

Stub Sills on Tank Cars

Author
W. J. Walsh, R. C. Rice, D. R. Ahlbeck

Subject Facilities & Test Equipment

Keywords: Stress Analysis, Fatigue, Life Predication, Head Brace

Abstract: The results of this study indicate that the head brace repair procedure provides an effective means for redirecting stub sill loads into the tank body, thus reducing stresses at...

Report Number
FRA/ORD-89-01
Office
RRD

1 Dec 1988

Technical Reports

Laboratory Investigation of Roller Bearing Damage Due to Impact

Author
J. Kesler, W. Jordan, R. Owings

Subject Facilities & Test Equipment

Keywords: Wheel Impact, Impact Loading, Stress

Abstract: This report presents the results of a two phase testing program to measure the strains in the roller separators (cages) of a bearing during impact loading. The impact loading is...

Report Number
FRA/ORD-89-O 4
Office
RRD

1 Mar 1988

Technical Reports

Results from the Car Coupling Impact Tests of Intermodal Trailers and Containers

Author
M. R. Johnson

Subject Facilities & Test Equipment, Crashworthiness - Tank Car, Collision

Keywords: Trailer-on-flat car; Container-on-flat car

Abstract: Results are presented from the car coupling impact and lift/drop tests which were conducted during April 1985 at the Transportation Test Center, Pueblo, Colorado, under the Safety...

Report Number
DOT/FRNORD-88/08
Office
RRD

1 Mar 1988

Technical Reports

Equipment Testing and Analysis - Glazing Impact Test: An Evaluation of Two Plastic and Glass Window Systems Subjected to Projectile Impacts

Author
William G. Larson

Subject Facilities & Test Equipment

Keywords: Passenger Cars, Impact Tests, Impact Resistance

Abstract: Impact tests were conducted at the Transportation Test Center on two glazing systems installed in railroad locomotives, passenger cars, and cabooses. A 1/4" thick extruded...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-87
Office
RRD

1 Mar 1988

Other Reports

A Study of Trackside Lubricator Greases on FAST

Author
Richard P. Reiff

Subject Facilities & Test Equipment

Keywords: Facility for Accelerated Service Testing, Metallurgy, Rail Lubrication

Abstract: [From the Introduction] The FAST program has used lubrication during specific periods to extend rail life in various metallurgy tests conducted since 1976. During this time, the...

Report Number
TTC 85-038