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May
2023
Research Results
Finite Element Analysis of APTA Passenger Rail 8G Structural Seat Test
Subject
Rolling Stock
Keywords: Crashworthiness, pendulum impact testing, anthropomorphic test device, ATD, rail passenger safety, secondary impacts, crashworthy tables
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) sponsored researchers at the Volpe Center to perform finite element analyses (FEA) of 8g dynamic crash tests with a commuter rail 2-...
Report Number
RR 23-06
Office
RPD-22
13
Apr
2023
Technical Reports
Improved Collision Protection for Train Passengers Seated in Wheelchairs: Evaluation of Active and Passive Strategies
Subject
Hazardous Materials,
Rolling Stock
Keywords: wheeled mobility device, wheelchair, compartmentalization, securement, WhMD, occupant protection, passenger railcar, railcar
Abstract: The project evaluates wheeled mobility device (WhMD) securement and occupant restraint on passenger trains. Researchers tested three off-the-shelf wheelchair securement systems...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-23/12
Office
RPD-22
10
Apr
2023
Technical Reports
Intelligent Wireless Power Transfer (IWPT) for Safe Electric Power Charging of Rolling Stock
Subject
Hazardous Materials,
Rolling Stock
Keywords: Rail safety, wireless power transfer, arc fault detection, battery fire safety, rolling stock, Intelligent Wireless Power Transfer, IWPT
Abstract: To improve the safety of the electric power charging system for rolling stock, including both propulsion and ancillary use of stored electric power, this project proposes the...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-23/09
Office
RPD-22
10
Apr
2023
Technical Reports
Comparison of Measured and Simulated Longitudinal Coupler Force on Tank Cars
Subject
Hazardous Materials,
Rolling Stock
Keywords: Tank Cars, Rail, Stub Sill Failures, Impact Test, Yard Operation, Car Coupling, Draft Gear, Instrumented Couplers, Longitudinal Force, Simulation, Modeling
Abstract: Fractures in the stub sills of tank cars pose a significant problem for the rail industry due to the potential for damage to the tank structure and eventual release of the...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-23/10
Office
RPD-22
10
Apr
2023
Technical Reports
Low-Cost Coupler Force Calculation from Impact Testing
Subject
Hazardous Materials,
Rolling Stock
Keywords: Tank Cars, Rail, Stub Sill Failures, Impact Test, Yard Operation, Car Coupling, Draft Gear, Instrumented Couplers, Longitudinal Force, Low-Cost
Abstract: Fractures in the stub sills of tank cars pose a significant problem for the rail industry due to the potential for damage to the tank structure and eventual release of the...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-23/11
Office
RPD-22