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26
May
2017
Research Results
Industry Survey of Bolsters and Side Frames Removed from Service
Subject
Best Practices,
Facilities & Test Equipment,
Rolling Stock
Keywords: Bolster, side frame, casting, survey, steel
Abstract: Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (TTCI) conducted an industry survey of defective bolsters and side frames removed from service. Scrapped components (approximately 70...
Report Number
RR 17-07
Office
RDI-22
30
Dec
2013
Technical Reports
Using Wheel Temperature Detector Technology to Monitor Railcar Brake System Effectiveness
Subject
Braking Systems,
Facilities & Test Equipment
Keywords: Wheel temperature detector, ineffective brake, air cut out, bad order, cold wheel
Abstract: In support of the FRA Energy, Environment, and Engine (E3) program, this study reviews and evaluates technology development opportunities, equipment upgrades, and best practices (...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-13/50
Office
RRD
28
Oct
2013
Technical Reports
Alternative Occupied Volume Integrity (OVI) Tests and Analyses
Subject
Facilities & Test Equipment,
Occupant Protection,
Crashworthiness - Passenger Equipment,
Passenger Rail
Keywords: Occupant volume integrity, testing, finite element analysis, passenger equipment, crashworthiness
Abstract: FRA, supported by the Volpe Center, conducted research on alternative methods of evaluating occupied volume integrity (OVI) in passenger railcars. Guided by this research, an...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-13/46
Office
RRD
25
Apr
2013
Technical Reports
Cost-Benefit Analysis of Alternative Fuels and Motive Designs
Subject
Facilities & Test Equipment
Keywords: Cost-benefit analysis, alternative fuels, biodiesel, motive designs
Abstract: This project was funded by the Federal Railroad Administration to better understand the potential cost and benefits of using alternative fuels for U.S. freight and passenger...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-13/21
Office
RRD
1
Dec
2000
Technical Reports
Economics of Heavy Axle Loads: Predicted and Actual Benefits of HAL Operations
Subject
Facilities & Test Equipment
Keywords: Cost/Benefit Analysis, TTC, Transportation Test Center
Abstract: Over the past 15 years, Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (formerly Research and Test Department of the Association of American Railroads) has devoted a great deal of...
Report Number
R-943
Office
RRD