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1 Oct 1978

Reports to Congress

A Prospectus for Change in the Freight Railroad Industry

Author
U. S. Department of Transportation

Subject Freight Operations, Evaluation

Keywords: Economic Regulations, High Speed Ground Transportation, Electrification Investments

Abstract: This report outlines prospective changes for the freight railroad industry. It details the status of the industry, the causes of railroad problems, estimated capital requirements...

1 Sep 1978

Technical Reports

Truck Design Optimization Project (TDOP) Phase II- Phase I Data Evaluation and Analysis Plan

Author
David Gibson

Subject Freight Operations

Keywords: Rail Transportation, Railroad Technology, Track-Train Dynamics, Freight Cars, Data Processing

Abstract:

This document describes a plan for evaluating and analyzing the TDOP Phase I test data for Type I freight car trucks. The plan proposes that the initial tasks should include...

Report Number
TDOP TR-01
Office
RRD

1 Aug 1978

Technical Reports

Economics of Concrete- and Wood-Tie Track Structure

Author
D. W. White, R. C. Arnlund, R. H. Prause

Subject Tracks & Structures, Evaluation

Keywords: Concrete Cross Ties, Crossties, Wood Ties, Track Components, Track Construction Costs, Cross Tie Economics

Abstract: This report presents results from an evaluation of the economic benefits of concrete- versus wood-tie track. The analysis includes the life-cycle capital, maintenance, and renewal...

Report Number
FRA/ORD-78/2
Office
RDI-22

1 Jun 1978

Technical Reports

Summary Report-Ballast and Foundation Materials Research Program

Author
M.R. Thompson, W.W. Hay, S.D. Tayabji

Subject Track, Tracks & Structures

Keywords: Ballast, Subgrade, Conventional Railway Track Support ystem, Finite Element Method, Ballast Cost

Abstract: This report constitutes a summary of the results of the various phases of the Ballast and Foundation Materials Research Program. Data and information obtained from the technical...

Report Number
FRA/ORD-78/10
Office
RRD

1 Jun 1978

Technical Reports

Track Structure Design Using Mathematical Models

Author
W. So

Subject Tracks & Structures

Keywords: Ballast, Fasteners, Mathematical Models, Rail Stress, Track Design, Track Structures

Abstract: The objective of the report is to demonstrate the use of mathematical track structure models in the development of design charts. The f110dels have been developed in Task 1,...

Report Number
FRA/ORD-78/08
Office
RRD