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1
Oct
1981
Technical Reports
Railroad Research Bulletin: Autumn 1981 - Volume 8, Number 2
Subject
Best Practices
Keywords: Rail Transportation, Advanced Systems, High Speed Ground Transportation, Bibliography and Documentation, Abstracts
Abstract: This publication contains 1055 abstracts of journal articles and research reports and descriptions of computer programs and magnetic data tapes. It also has 428 summaries of...
Report Number
FRA/ORD-81/72
Office
RRD
1
Sep
1981
Technical Reports
Evaluation of Signal/Control System Equipment and Technology: Task 7 - Summary and Final Report
Subject
Signal and Train Control
Keywords: Train Control, Electrification, Electromagnetic Interference
Abstract: This report describes the objectives and procedures of the evaluation. It then summarizes the findings contained in each of six task reports. Those published reports are: Task 1:...
Report Number
FRA/ORD-78/39.7
Office
RRD
1
Jun
1981
Technical Reports
A Theory for Track Maintenance Life Prediction
Subject
Track,
Best Practices
Keywords: computer model, cyclic properties, dynamic response, material characterization
Abstract: The objective of this study is to develop a methodology for predicting cumulative permanent deformation of track structures under traffic loading as a basis for maintenance life...
Report Number
DOT-RSPA/DPB-50/81/25
1
May
1981
Technical Reports
Constant Warning Time Concept Development for Motorist Warning At Grade Crossings
Subject
Communications,
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems,
Signal and Train Control
Keywords: CWT, Magnetic Transducers, Acoustic Transducers
Abstract: This report investigates multiple methods for providing consistent warning times of the arrival of trains. Magnetic and acoustic detection methods showed the most promise.
Report Number
FRA/ORD-81/07
1
Apr
1981
Technical Reports
Lightweight Vehicle Track Shunting
Subject
Signal and Train Control
Keywords: Signal/Control Systems, R&D, Grade Crossing Warning Systems
Abstract: The objective of this contract was to determine the extent of the shunting problem on lightweight rail vehicles and identify research recommendations to resolve it. This study...
Report Number
FRA/ORD-81/56
Office
RRD