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1 Mar 1993

Technical Reports

Tank Car Fatigue Crack Growth Test

Author
Federal Railroad Administration; David L. Cackovic; Britto Rajkumar; Vinaya Sharma

Subject Hazardous Materials

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...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-93/10
Office
RDI-22

1 Mar 1993

Technical Reports

Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Plan Guidance Document for Railroads

Subject Hazardous Materials

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...

Report Number
FRA/ORD-93/09
Office
RRD

1 Dec 1992

Technical Reports

Hazardous Materials Car Placement in A Train Consist- Volume I (Review and Analysis)

Author
Federal Railroad Administration; R.E. Thompson; E.R. Zamejc; D. R. Ahlbeck

Subject Hazardous Materials

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...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-92/18.I
Office
RDI-22

27 Aug 1992

Emergency Orders

Owners of Railroad Tank Cars; Railroads Modification of Emergency Order Requiring Inspection and Repair of Dual Diamter Tank Cars

Subject Hazardous Materials

Emergency Order Number
Emergency Order 16, Notice 3

1 Aug 1992

Technical Reports

Aluminum/Cold Temperature Tank Car Puncture Resistance Tests: Data Report

Author
Federal Railroad Administration; William G. Larson

Subject Hazardous Materials

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...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-92/29
Office
RRD