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Technical Reports
Railroad Research Bulletin - Spring 1976 Volume 3, Number 1
Keywords: Rail Transportation, Advanced Systems, Bibliography and Documentation, Abstracts
Abstract: This publication contains 1,110 abstracts of journal articles and research reports selected by RRIS from current railroad literature and 418 summaries of ongoing research...
Technical Reports
Railroad Research Bulletin - Autumn 1975 Volume 2, Number 2
Keywords: Rail Transportation, Advanced Systems, Bibliography and Documentation, Abstracts
Abstract: This publication contains 1,106 abstracts of journal articles and research reports selected by RRIS from current railroad literature, 93 descriptions of computer programs, and 404...
Technical Reports
12th Annual Railroad Conference Proceedings, "Effect of Heavy Axle Loads on Track"
Keywords: Railroad Technology, Research, Railroad Engineering Conference
Abstract: Proceedings of the 1975 Railroad Engineering Conference held at Pueblo, Colorado, October 23 and 24, 1975. Sessions included track developments, suspension developments and...
Technical Reports
Functional Requirements for a Facility for Accelerated Service Testing (FAST)
Keywords: Track Equipment, Research, Traffic, Loop, Settlement, Wear
Abstract: This report describes recommendations for a proposed Facility for Accelerated Service Testing (FAST) and the rationale for the recommendations. It includes a list of proposed...
Technical Reports
General Vehicle Test Plan (GVTP) for Urban Rail Transit Cars
Keywords: Rail Transit Vehicle Testing, Performance Testing, Structure Dynamics
Abstract: The General Vehicle Test Plan provides a system for general vehicle testing and for documenting and utilizing data and information in the testing of urban rail transit cars. Test...