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1 Jan 2003

Research Results

The Influence of Track Maintenance on the Lateral Resistance of Concrete Tie Track

Author
Donald Plotkin

Subject Track, Track/Train Interactions, Tracks & Structures

Keywords: Track buckling, lateral resistance, track stabilization, dynamic track stabilizer,

Report Number
RR03-01
Office
RDI-21

1 Oct 2002

Technical Reports

Determination of a Sound Level for Railroad Horn Regulatory Compliance

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Grade Crossing Modeling and Simulation, Highway-Rail Grade Crossings, USDOT National Highway-Rail Crossing Inventory

Keywords: Train Horn Rule and Quiet Zones

Abstract:

This paper examines ways to determine the sound level required for drivers to detect a railroad horn to support rulemaking regarding the use of horns at grade crossings.

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-03/28

1 Jul 2002

Technical Reports

Safety of Railroad Passenger Vehicle Dynamics: OMNISIM Simulation and Test Correlations of Passenger Rail Cars

Author
Federal Railroad Administration; Gopal Samavedam; John Gomes

Subject Track, Tracks & Structures, Track/Train Interactions

Keywords: Passenger rail vehicles, OMNISIM

Abstract: The purpose of the work is to validate the safety assessment methodology previously developed for passenger rail vehicle dynamics, which requires the application of simulation...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-01/07

1 Mar 2001

Research Results

T-16: FRA's High Speed Research Car

Author
Ali Tajaddini

Subject Track, Tracks & Structures, Track/Train Interactions

Keywords: T-16, track inspection

Report Number
RR01-01

1 Jan 2001

Other Reports

Phase II: Track Train Dynamics

Author
Steering Committee for the Track Train Dynamics Program

Subject Tracks & Structures

Keywords: Track Structures, Track and Suspension, Car Structures, Brake System, Test Management

Abstract: The major objective of Phase II of Track/Train Dynamics was to perform research which would lead toward the development of performance specifications. This report reviews some of...

Office
RRD