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30 Jun 1972

Technical Reports

Human Factors Survey of Locomotive Cabs

Author
John P. Jankovich

Subject Human Factors

Keywords: Human Factor Engineering, Locomotive Cab Design, Engine Crew Accidents, Cab Environment, Railroad Safety

Abstract:

Purpose of the investigation was to review design of locomotive cabs from the human factors point of view. The following areas of human factors engineering are discussed:...

Report Number
FRA-OPP-73-1
Office
RDI-23

1 Oct 1971

Technical Reports

The Kansas Test Track

Author
Staff, Rail Technology Division, FRA

Subject Facilities & Test Equipment, Tracks & Structures

Keywords: Track Stability, Improved Track Structures, Track Instrumentation

Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration and the Atchison, Topeka, & Santa Fe Railway Company are jointly sponsoring the construction of a test track as part of the railroad's...

Report Number
FRA-RT-72-08
Office
RRD

1 Sep 1970

Technical Reports

Heat-Assisted Tunnel Boring Machines

Author
J. P. Carstens, W. R. Davison, C. A. Brown, A. R. Smith, F. J. McGarry

Subject Facilities & Test Equipment, Tracks & Structures

Keywords: Tunneling Machine Performance, Laser Technology, Excavation

Abstract:

A study was performed to determine: a) the increase in tunneling machine performance in hard rock resulting from heat weakening of the rock in advance of the tunneling machine...

Report Number
FRA-RT-71-63
Office
RDI-22

Research Results

EXPERTISE MANAGEMENT: A PROMISING APPROACH FOR SUCCESSION PLANNING

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Human Factors

Keywords: succession planning, training, education, cognitive task analysis, expertise, knowledge management, leadership skills, emotional intelligence

Abstract:

The railroad industry is facing a significant loss of expertise that succession planning programs alone cannot adequately mitigate, largely due to shifting demographics and an...

Report Number
RR 23-22
Office
RDI-24

1 Oct 1968

Other Reports

Design of Tunnel Liners and Support Systems

Author
D. U. Deere, R. B. Peck, J. E. Monsees, B. Schmidt

Subject Tracks & Structures

Keywords: Soil Mechanics, Tunnel Lining, Tunnels

Abstract: Contents: Introduction; Fundamentals of tunnel support design; Existing theories, design methods, and practices; Tunnel support systems in soil and soft rocks; Tunnel support...

Office
RRD