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1 Oct 1981

Technical Reports

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority No. 12 Orange Line Vehicle Evaluation

Author
K. J. Simmonds, G. R. Arnold

Subject High-Speed Passenger Rail, Evaluation

Keywords: Rapid Transit Vehicles, Performance, Ride Quality, Interior Noise, Brake Squeal

Abstract: This report presents the results of an engineering evaluation of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority's No. 12 Orange Line rapid transit cars, accomplished at the...

Report Number
FRA/TTC-81-12
Office
RRD

1 Aug 1981

Technical Reports

Freight Car Dynamics: Final Report

Author
E. H. Law, N. K. Cooperrider

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Rail Vehicle Dynamics, Testing, Modeling, Freight Car Trucks

Abstract: The objective of this research project was to develop techniques to analyze the lateral dynamic behavior of railroad freight cars. The effort included development and correlation...

Report Number
FRA/ORD-81/47
Office
RRD

1 Aug 1981

Technical Reports

Interactive Simulation and Computer Graphics for the Detailed Longitudinal Train Action Model

Author
N. Shah, A. F. D'Souza

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Advanced Graphing II, Tektronix, Detailed Longitudinal Train Action (DTAM) Model, Interactive Graphics

Abstract: The AAR's Detailed Longitudinal Train Action (DTAM) Model has been modified to include interactive graphics for a visual display of the simulated results. The interface program...

Report Number
R-492
Office
RRD

1 Aug 1981

Technical Reports

Interactive Simulation and Computer Graphics for the Quasi-Static Lateral Train Stability Model

Author
N. Shah, A. F. D'Souza

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Advanced Graphing II, Tektronix, QLTS, Plot-10, Computer Program

Abstract: The AAR's Quasi-Static Lateral Train Stability (QLTS) Model has been modified to include interactive graphics for a visual display of the simulated results. The interface program...

Report Number
R-491
Office
RRD

1 Aug 1981

Technical Reports

Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Transit Vehicle Engineering Tests

Author
H. Mutter, K. Simmonds, G. Arnold, B. Carter, F. Irani, J. Elkins, B. Swearingen, R. Dighe

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Rail Vehicles, Noise, Brakes, Ride Quality, Curving, Performance, Energy Conservation

Abstract:

This report presents the results of engineering tests conducted on a married pair of rapid transit cars for the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA). The tests...

Report Number
FRA/TTC-81/05
Office
RRD