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Technical Reports
Tank Car Fatigue Crack Growth Test
Keywords: Stub sill, Tank car, Fatigue life, Simuloader, Mini shaker unit, Accelerated fatigue testing
Abstract: Under the Tank Car Fatigue Crack Growth Test Program, the Association of American Railroads performed over-the-road tests, immpact tests, perturbed track tests, quasi-static and...
Technical Reports
Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Plan Guidance Document for Railroads
Keywords: Hazmat Plans, Preparedness, Recovery, Response, Cleanup
Abstract: This report provides guidance to railroads for the development and/or review of plans for dealing with a hazardous materials emergency. The introduction provides the setting for...
Technical Reports
Hazardous Materials Car Placement in A Train Consist- Volume I (Review and Analysis)
Keywords: Hazardous material, derailment, Chemical incompatibility, Placement in train consist, Railroad operations, Cost benefits
Abstract: In response to major derailments involving hazardous materials cars, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) initiated the review of the consequences of hazardous materials car...
Emergency Orders
Owners of Railroad Tank Cars; Railroads Modification of Emergency Order Requiring Inspection and Repair of Dual Diamter Tank Cars
Technical Reports
Aluminum/Cold Temperature Tank Car Puncture Resistance Tests: Data Report
Keywords: Aluminum, Puncture, Tank Car, Heads
Abstract: Puncture resistance testing of DOT Type 111 aluminum tank car heads was conducted at the Transportation Test Center (TTC), Pueblo, Colorado. Testing was conducted to determine the...