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Other Reports
The Second International Heavy Haul Railway Conference: Pre-Conference Proceedings
Keywords: Literature Search, Railroad Technology, Conference Proceedings
Abstract: This document compiles the papers to be presented at the Second International Heavy Haul Railway Conference from September 25-30, 1980, in Colorado Springs, CO.
Technical Reports
Post Accident Procedures for Chemicals and Propellants
Keywords: Vapor Dispersion, Hazardous Materials, Accident Assessment, Emergency Response, Hazards Mitigation, Wreckage Removal, Cleanup/Disposal
Abstract: This report presents production volumes, storage capacities, shipment quantities, containers used for highway and rail shipments, general commodity flow patterns and disposal...
Technical Reports
Special Routing of Spent Fuel Shipment Study
Keywords: alternate-routing; cost-benefit; risk; hazerdous materials; radiation
Abstract: Special rail routing of spent fuel shipments from commercial nuclear power plants away-From-Reactor (AFR) storage and disposal sites has been proposed as one means of reducing the...
Technical Reports
Supplemental Standards for Technical Reports and Machine-Readable Products
Keywords: Procedures
Abstract: This document establishes standards and procedures to be followed in the handling of technical reports and machine-readable products prepared by or for the Office of Research and...
Technical Reports
Engineering Data Characterizing the Fleet of U.S.Railway Rolling Stock Volume I: User Guide
Keywords: Engineering Parameters; Freight Vehicles; Locomotives; Passenger Vehicles; Characterization; Freight; Wheel Profiles
Abstract: This report contains engineering parameter descriptions of major and distinctive freight vehicle configurations covering approximately 96% of the U.S. freight vehicle fleet. This...