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11 Sep 2007

Other Reports

Improved Tank Car Safety Research

Author
David Tyrell, David Jeong, Karina Jacobsen, Eloy Martinez

Subject Hazardous Materials, Crashworthiness - Tank Car

Keywords: Improved Tank Car Safety Research

Report Number
RTDF2007-46013
Office
RRD

1 Dec 2005

Technical Reports

Damage Assessment of Railroad Tank Cars Involved in Accidents: Phase I - Literature Search and Evaluation

Author
K. Scott Pieratt, Jeffery C. Davis, and Peter C. Conlon

Subject Hazardous Materials, Crashworthiness - Tank Car

Keywords: Tank cars, damage assessment, guidelines

Abstract: Transportation Technology Center, Inc., a subsidiary of the Association of American Railroads, is conducting a research project titled, "Damage Assessment of Tank Cars Involved in...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-06/12
Office
RRD

1 Sep 2002

Technical Reports

Locomotive Crashworthiness Impact Test No. 1: Test Procedures, Instrumentation and Data

Author
Barrie Brickle, Russell Walker

Subject Crashworthiness - Tank Car

Keywords: Hopper Cars, Impact Test, Angle of Attack

Abstract: A full-scale locomotive impact test was performed August 1, 2002. The test involved a SD-45 locomotive, modified to meet AAR Specification S-580, and three trailing loaded hopper...

Report Number
DTFR53-93-C-00001
Office
RRD

1 Jul 2002

Technical Reports

Commuter Rail Seat Testing and Analysis

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Occupant Protection

Keywords: commuter rail; M-style seat; Walkover seat; static testing; dynamic testing; structural integrity; occupant safety

Abstract: The need to determine the structural integrity and passenger safety provided by existing commuter rail seats was identified by the Construction/Structural Subgroup of the American...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-01/06
Office
RDI-20

1 Sep 1996

Reports to Congress

Locomotive Crashworthiness and Cab Working Conditions

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Crashworthiness - Tank Car

Keywords: Railroad Employees, Safety Measures, Cost/Benefit Analysis

Abstract: The Rail Safety Enforcement and Review Act (RSERA) mandated that the Secretary of Transportation conduct a proceeding to determine the need for action on locomotive...