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Technical Reports
An Evaluation of the Wear and Maintenance Behavior of Turnouts and Frogs/Guard Rails During the First FAST Experiment
Keywords: Frog, Turnout, Failure, Maintenance
Abstract: This report describes the service evaluation of frogs, switches, and guard rails on the Facility ofr Accelerated Service Testing track near Pueblo, Colorado. The selected...
Technical Reports
State-of-the-Art Review: Prediction and Control of Groundborne Noise and Vibration from Rail Transit Trains
Keywords: Urban Rail Transit Systems, Building Vibration, Vibration Criteria, Vibration Measurement
Abstract: This report provides a comprehensive review of the state-of-the-art in the prediction and control of groundborne noise and vibration. Various types of impact criteria are reviewed...
Technical Reports
Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority Vehicle Tests
Keywords: Acceleration/Deceleration, Spin/Slide Performance, Transit Vehicle Testing, Ride Quality, Energy Consumption
Abstract: A prototype single car, intended for use on revenue (Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority - NFTA) line in Buffalo, New York, was tested over a twelve-week period by the...
Technical Reports
DCTA Transit Car Testing : Static Truck Characterization
Abstract: This report discusses the Static Truck Characterization of the Dade County Transportation Administration (DCTA) Transit Car. This special engineering test was conducted in...
Technical Reports
Optimization of the Design of Electric Traction Motors for Railroad and Other Applications
Keywords: Polyphase, Three-Phase, Induction, Synchronous, Power Conditioner, Rectifier, Inverter
Abstract: This report summarizes the results of an effort aimed at the optimization of the design of electric traction motors for railroad and other applications. Earlier extensive studies...