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Technical Reports
Test Results Report Metroliner Truck Improvement Program in Support of Test Request RR-254 : Volume 1
Keywords: Improved Metroliner Truck, Ride Quality Testing, Air Bag, Safety
Abstract: This report is divided into three volumes. Vol. I summarizes the testing procedures, describes the data reduction techniques and gives the results and conclusions. Vol. II...
Other Reports
Safety Appliance Standards and Power Break Requirements
Keywords: Maintenance, Safety Requirements, Inspections
Abstract: This document outlines the FRA's standards and requirements for safety appliances and power brakes in 1977. It details the standards for different types of equipment and brakes...
Technical Reports
Train-to-Train Rear End Impact Tests Volume I: Pre-Impact Determination of Vehicle Properties
Keywords: Train-to-Train Impact Tests; Impacts; Baseline Impact Tests; Impact Tests; Rear End Train Collisions
Abstract: Nine train-to-train rear end impact tests were performed by the Dynamic Science Division of Ultrasystems, Inc., at DOT's Transportation Test Center under contract with the...
Technical Reports
Train-to-Train Rear End Impact Tests Volume II: Impact Test Summaries
Keywords: Train to train impact tests, Impact, Baseline impact tests, Rear end train collisions
Abstract: This final report documents these nine tests. Volume I, Pre-Impact Determination of Vehicle Properties, summarizes the vehicle properties obtained prior to the impact tests. These...
Technical Reports
Train-to-Train Rear End Impact Tests Volume III: Appendix A: Impact Test Data; Appendix B: Report of Inventions
Keywords: Baseline Impact Tests, Rear End Train Collisions, Research Data
Abstract: Nine train-to-train rear end impact tests were performed by the Dynamic Science Division of Ultrasystems, Inc., at DOT’S Transportation Test Center under contract with the...