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1
Oct
1975
Technical Reports
12th Annual Railroad Conference Proceedings, "Effect of Heavy Axle Loads on Track"
Subject
Best Practices,
Track/Train Interactions,
Tracks & Structures
Keywords: Railroad Technology, Research, Railroad Engineering Conference
Abstract: Proceedings of the 1975 Railroad Engineering Conference held at Pueblo, Colorado, October 23 and 24, 1975. Sessions included track developments, suspension developments and...
1
May
1975
Technical Reports
A Review of Measurement Techniques, Requirements, and Available Data on the Dynamic Compliance of Railroad Track
Subject
Track/Train Interactions
Keywords: Track Dynamics, Track Modulus, Track Stiffness
Abstract: The need for increasing train speeds and operating safety while reducing track maintenance is responsible for much of the current research on track structures, vehicle dynamics,...
Report Number
FRA-OR&D-76-70
Office
RRD
1
Jan
1975
Other Reports
Harmonic Roll Series : Volume 3 : Freight Car Models Design Parameter Study Freight Car Simulation Series
Subject
Freight Operations,
Track/Train Interactions
Abstract: The following reference manual on freight car dynamic modeling was developed as a joint effort of the Association of American Railroads, the Railway Progress Institute, the...
1
Jan
1974
Other Reports
Cooperative Research Effort Among Railroads, Railroad Associations, Industry and Government
Subject
Best Practices,
Track/Train Interactions
Keywords: Conference Proceedings, Railroad Engineering Conference, Vehicle Design
Abstract: This 11th Annual Railroad Engineering Conference, now sponsored by the Federal Railroad Administration, had as its purpose: To provide a forum for parties interested in the...
Report Number
FRA-ORD/D-75-73
Office
RRD
1
Jan
1974
Technical Reports
Characterization of Drawgear Systems During Coupler Angling
Subject
Track/Train Interactions
Keywords: Couplers, Derailments, Mathematical Models, Superelevation, Steering
Abstract: This reference manual on lateral force characteristics of various types of draft gears and couplers under draft and buff loads during angling was developed as part of the Track...
Report Number
R-187
Office
RDI-21