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1 Feb 1972

Technical Reports

Technical Feasibility of Magnetic Levitation as a Suspension System for High-Speed Ground Transportation Vehicles- Volume II: Appendix

Author
John R. Reitz, Robert H. Borcherts, L. Craig Davis, Dennis F. Wilkie

Subject Track/Train Interactions

Keywords: Magnetic Levitation, Magnetic Lift and Drag Forces, Vehicle Dynamics, Ride Quality, Superconducting Magnets

Abstract:

This report examines the technical feasibility of magnetic levitation as a suspension system for high-speed ground transportation vehicles in the 300 mph cruise speed range. Of...

Report Number
DOT-FR-10026
Office
RDI-21

1 Nov 1970

Technical Reports

Friction and Creep in Rolling Contact

Author
P.R. Nayak, S. Hariharan, Raya Stern, R. Abilock, P.A. March, P.K. Gupta

Subject Track/Train Interactions

Keywords: Rolling Contact, Friction, Creep, Vibration, Surface Dynamic Loading

Abstract:

Experimental and analytical studies of friction and creep in rolling contact are reported. Factors examined for their influence on friction (adhesion) and creep are (a) surface...

Report Number
FRA-RT-71-64
Office
RDI-21

30 Apr 1970

Technical Reports

Studies for Rail Vehicle Track Structures

Author
H.C. Meacham, R.H. Prause, D.R. Ahlbeck, J.A. Kasuba

Subject Track, Track/Train Interactions

Keywords: Track Structures, Concrete Beams and Slabs, Vehicle Dynamics, Track Interactions, Track Costs, Vehicle-Track Interactions

Abstract:

Conventional (tie-type) and non-conventional rail vehicle track structures were studied, with the restriction that standard gage and rail-head contour be used. Computer...

Report Number
FRA-RT-71-45
Office
RDI-21

Technical Reports

Full-scale Grade Crossing Impact of a Single-frame Highway Truck into an LNG Tender

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Hazardous Materials, Rolling Stock

Keywords: Fuel tender, alternative fuels, impact testing, finite element analysis, FEA

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-24/14
Office
RDI-22