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Technical Reports
A Metallurgical Analysis of an ASTM A 212-B Steel Tank Car Head Plate
Keywords: impact properties; Rail Tank Cars; Pressure Vessels
Abstract: The sample was taken from the A-head plate of tank car SOEX 3033 involved in an accident near Winder, Georgia. The A-head plate was reportedly produced to specification ASTM A212-...
Technical Reports
A Metallurgical Evaluation of two AAR M128 Steel Tank Car Head Plates Used in Switchyard Impact Tests
Keywords: Impact Properties; Rail Tank Car; Tensile Properties
Abstract: The National Bureau of Standards correlated the mechanical properties and metallurgical characteristics of two steel head plate samples taken from tank cars subjected to...
Technical Reports
Lightweight Vehicle Track Shunting
Keywords: Signal/Control Systems, R&D, Grade Crossing Warning Systems
Abstract: The objective of this contract was to determine the extent of the shunting problem on lightweight rail vehicles and identify research recommendations to resolve it. This study...
Technical Reports
Evaluation of Signal/Control System Equipment and Technology: Task 6 - Specification Development
Keywords: Central Processing Unit, Communications, Maintainability, Military Standards, Reliability
Abstract: Development of a signal/control system for high speed 255 Km/h (160 MPH) train operation must proceed in a logical sequence. One step is a comparison of alternative candidate...
Technical Reports
Evaluation of Signal/Control System Equipment and Technology: Task 5 - Economic Studies
Keywords: Cost/Benefit Analysis, Life Cycle Evaluation, Reliability/Maintainability, Vandalism
Abstract: Economics form an important aspect in the comparison of new technologies with those which are subject to possible replacement. This report presents an economic analysis of...