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1
Dec
1979
Technical Reports
Nondestructive Techniques for Measuring the Longitudinal Force in Rails: Proceedings of a Joint Government-Industry Conference held in Washington, D. C., Februrary 26-27, 1979
Subject
Tracks & Structures,
Track/Train Interactions
Keywords: Railroad Research, Materials Science, Track Buckling Stresses
Abstract: The Conference on Nondestructive Techniques for Measuring the Longitudinal Force in Rails consisted of an introductory session followed by three major sessions on ultrasonic...
Report Number
FRA/ORD-80/50
28
Nov
1979
Other Reports
Project Plan for Federal Railroad Administration Research Locomotive and Train Handling Evaluator
Subject
Freight Operations
Keywords: Management, Engineering, Work Flow Networks
Abstract: This project plan includes work schedules, critical tasks and sequences, a management plan, and functional engineering activities. Its appendices detail the purpose and use of...
1
Nov
1979
Technical Reports
Methodology for Evaluation the Cost and Benefit of Advanced Braking and Coupling Systems
Subject
Track/Train Interactions,
Evaluation
Keywords: Braking and Coupling Systems, Coast and Benefit Analysis, Freight Cars
Abstract: This report presents a quantitative methodology for evaluating the costs and benefits of advanced railroad braking and coupling systems. Starting with a specification of the...
Report Number
FRA/ORD 79/57
Office
RRD
1
Oct
1979
Technical Reports
Truck Design Optimization Project Phase II- Friction Snubber Force Measurement System Field Test Report
Subject
Freight Operations
Keywords: ASF Ride Control Truck, Barber S-2 Truck, Frieght Car Trucks, Friction Snubbing Field Tests, FSFMS, TDOP Phase II
Abstract: This report documents the results of the Friction Snubber Force Measurement System (FSFMS) special road test program that was performed during TDOP Phase II. The FSFMS was...
Report Number
FRA/ORD-79/24
Office
RRD
1
Aug
1979
Technical Reports
Truck Design Optimization Project Phase II- Analytical Tool Assessment Report
Subject
Freight Operations,
Evaluation
Keywords: Freight Car Truck Performance, Freight Car/Truck Dynamics, Linear and Nonlinear Modeling, TDOP Phase II, Rail Car Model Assessment
Abstract: One of the objectives of the Truck Design Optimization Project (TDOP) Phase II is to define the performance of newer Type II freight car truck designs versus the standard, three-...
Report Number
DOT-FR-742-4277
Office
RRD