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1
Jul
1993
Technical Reports
The Safety of Highway-Railroad Grade Crossings: Study of the Acoustic Characteristics of Railroad Horn Systems
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Human Factors
Keywords: Whistles, Horns, Highway-Rail Grade Crossings, Audble Warning Devices, Community Noise
Abstract: With the goal of reducing grade crossing fatalities, this study collected acoustic measurements at four sites to determine the effectiveness of railroad horn systems.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-93/25
Office
RRD
15
May
1993
Technical Reports
Hazardous Materials Transportation in Tank Cars: Analysis of Risks- Part I
Subject
Hazardous Materials
Keywords: tank cars; risk; population exposure; probability; poison by inhalation materials; accidents; consequence
Abstract: This report covers the development of a methodology to evaluate the potential national public risk arising from the transportation of hazardous materials in tank cars on US...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-92/34
Office
RDI-20
1
Apr
1993
Technical Reports
FRA Tank Car Manufacturing/Repair/Retest Facility Evaluation Form
Subject
Hazardous Materials
Keywords: railroad tank car; inspectiopn form; tan car repair
Abstract: An inspection form is described to aid Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) inspectors when inspecting tank car manufacturing and repair facilities, when examining newly...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-93/11
Office
RRD
1
Mar
1993
Technical Reports
Tank Car Fatigue Crack Growth Test
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