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1 Sep 1982

Technical Reports

Analysis of Locomotive Cabs

Author
National Space Technology Laboratories

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Accident Statistics, Crashworthy, Trade-Off Study, Performance Guidelines, Structures Evaluations

Abstract: This report covers research that was performed to investigate the present crashworthiness state of in-service locomotives and design applications for new locomotives to protect...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-81/84
Office
RRD

1 Sep 1982

Other Reports

Evaluation of TDOP Test Data Final Report

Author
Systems Control Technology, Inc.

Subject Freight Operations, Evaluation

Keywords: Freight Car Truck Performance, Data Analysis, Truck Design Optimization Project

Abstract: Samples from the test data collected in Phase II of the railroad freight car Truck Design Optimization Project (TDOP) are reviewed to determine their suitability for use in...

Report Number
5381
Office
RRD

1 Aug 1982

Other Reports

Small Scale Impact Reports

Author
Biotech Research Laboratories, Inc.

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Literature Review, Tank Car Design, New Methodology

Abstract: [From the Executive Summary] An extensive literature search was conducted to examine past work regarding failure modes; quantitative estimates of impact parameters such as impact...

Report Number
DTFR 53-8I-C-00207
Office
RRD

1 Jun 1982

Technical Reports

Radial Axle Passenger Truck Evaluation: Life Test Results and Vehicle Performance Problems

Author
K. J. Simmonds

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Stability, Rail Forces, Wheel Tread Wear, Curve Performance, Effective Conicity

Abstract: A pair of prototype radial-axle passenger trucks was tested at the Transportation Test Center, Pueblo, Co. With steering cross-links to provide yaw-angle compliance and axle...

Report Number
FRA/TTC-82/07
Office
RRD

1 May 1982

Technical Reports

Recommended Practices for Rail Transit Intra-System Electromagnetic Compatibility of Vehicular Electrical Power and Track Circuit Signaling Subsystems : Volume I: Inductive Recommended Practices

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Electromagnetic Interference, Audio-Frequency Signaling System, Track Circuit

Abstract: Methods for detecting and quantifying the levels of inductive electromagnetic interference produced by solid state rapid transit propulsion equipment and the susceptibility of...

Report Number
DOT-TSC-UM204-PM-82-21,I
Office
RRD