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Technical Reports
Tank Car Vent and Burn Process Study: Phase II
Keywords: Tank cars, hazardous materials, vent and burn
Abstract: The Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (TTCI),...
Research Results
SAFETY EQUIVALENCE OF APTA 8G AND GMRT 5G SEAT TESTS BASED ON HUMAN INJURY
Keywords: Crashworthiness, dynamic sled testing, ATDs, rail passenger safety, secondary impacts, finite element analysis
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration sponsored research...
Technical Reports
Enhancing the Safety of Coupler Knuckles
Keywords: Coupler, knuckle, failure, fatigue, fracture, life calculation, load case combination, stress, tensile strength, train operation
Abstract: The primary objective of this research was to validate the finite element (FE) stress levels obtained during previous research through physical testing of a selected knuckle...
Research Results
Ventilation Design and Procedures for Passenger Rail
Keywords: The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) sponsored research by the John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (Volpe Center) to study the principles of fire growth and smoke management, as well as the current state of standards and regulation i
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) sponsored research by the John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (Volpe Center) to study the principles of fire growth...
Research Results
Finite Element Analysis of APTA Passenger Rail 8G Injury Seat Test
Keywords: Crashworthiness, dynamic sled testing, ATDs, rail passenger safety, secondary impacts, finite element analysis
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) sponsored researchers at the Volpe Center to perform finite element analyses (FEA) of 8g dynamic crash tests using a commuter rail 2-...