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1 Dec 1978

Technical Reports

Flaw Detection in Rails

Author
A. K. Gurvich

Subject Rail and Infrastructure Integrity

Keywords: Rail Nondestructive Inspection, Ultrasonics, Electro-magnetic Detection

Abstract:

The Physical principles and techniques of magnetic and ultrasonic flaw detection in rails are given. The intended use, working principles and layout of various rail flaw...

Report Number
FRA/ORD-77/10
Office
RRD

1 Dec 1978

Other Reports

Validation of FRATE, Freight Car Response Analysis and Test Evaluation

Author
George Kachadourian, Nathan E. Sussman

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: TOFC, Computer Program, Rail Dynamics

Abstract:

A nonlinear computer program for Freight Car Response Analysis and Test Evaluation (FRATE) has been developed under the sponsorship of the Federal Railroad Administration. This...

Report Number
DOT-FR-54090
Office
RRD

30 Nov 1978

Technical Reports

Northeast Corridor Cant Deficiency Tests for the Evaluation of Passenger Comfort in Curves

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Passenger Comfort, Curves, Northeast Corridor, Cant Deficiency

Abstract: This report evaluates the overall ride comfort and measure actual lateral acceleration on the passenger in typical curves on the Northeast Corridor at vehicle unbalances in excess...

Office
RRD

1 Nov 1978

Technical Reports

Effects of Rail Vehicle Size: A Special Bibliography

Author
Railroad Research Information Service

Subject Evaluation, Track/Train Interactions

Keywords: Freight Car, Car Design, Axle Loading, High-Capacity Car, Lateral Dynamics, Rail Stress, Suspension Systems, Abstracts

Abstract:

This document contains abstracts of documents related to the size, weight, or length of rail vehicles. These abstracts are drawn from the magnetic tape files of the Railroad...

Report Number
FRA/ORD-79/49
Office
RRD

1 Oct 1978

Reports to Congress

A Prospectus for Change in the Freight Railroad Industry

Author
U. S. Department of Transportation

Subject Freight Operations, Evaluation

Keywords: Economic Regulations, High Speed Ground Transportation, Electrification Investments

Abstract: This report outlines prospective changes for the freight railroad industry. It details the status of the industry, the causes of railroad problems, estimated capital requirements...