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1 Jul 1976

Technical Reports

Rail Transit System Cost Study

Author
T. K. Dyer, W. K. Hale, F. A. Ingalls, R. B. Whelan

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Rapid Rail, Light Rail, Commuter Rail, Cost Analysis

Abstract:

The Transportation Systems Center serves as Systems Manager for the Rail Supporting Technology Program of the Urban Mass Transportation Administration. One task under this...

Report Number
UMTA-MA-06-0025-76-3
Office
RRD

1 Jul 1976

Technical Reports

Study of Friction and Creep Between Steel Wheels and Rails

Author
C. Sciammarella, M. Press, S. Kumar, B. Seth, S. Nailescu, S. Kalpakjian

Subject Track/Train Interactions

Keywords: Adhesion, Traction, Contact Zone

Abstract: A systematic experimental, parametric and similitude investigation of the friction and creep behavior of a steel wheel rolling on a steel rail is given. Laboratory investigation...

Report Number
FRA/OR&D-76/271
Office
RRD

1 Jun 1976

Technical Reports

Pilot Study for the Characterization and Reduction of Wheel/Rail Loads - Field Measurement and Data Reduction Plan

Author
Donald R. Ahlbeck, Harold D. Harrison, Robert H. Prause, Milton R. Johnson

Subject Track/Train Interactions, Evaluation

Keywords: Load Measurement Instrumentation, Track Dynamic Response, Vehicle Dynamic Response

Abstract: This report was prepared as part of the Improved Track Structures Research Program sponsored by the Office of Rail Safety Research of the Federal Railroad Administration. A survey...

Office
RRD

1 May 1976

Technical Reports

In-Service Performance and Costs of Methods for Control of Urban Rail System Noise: Experimental Design

Author
Michael C. Holowaty, Hugh J. Saurenman, Stanley M. Rosen

Subject Locomotive Standards (Safety & Noise), Evaluation

Keywords: Resilient Wheels, Damped Wheels, Rail Grinding, Noise Reduction, Cost Analysis, Wheel-Rail Noise

Abstract: This report presents an experimental design for a project to evaluate four techniques for reducing wheel-rail noise on urban rail transit systems: (a) resilient wheels, (b) damped...

Report Number
UMTA-MA-06-0025-76-4
Office
RRD

1 Apr 1976

Technical Reports

Linear Induction Motor Research Vehicle Wheel/Rail Adhesion Test

Author
R.P. Chen, G.O. D'Shea

Subject Track/Train Interactions

Keywords: Linear Induction Motor, LIM Research Vehicle, Wheel/rail Adhesion, Surface Transportation

Abstract: A principal factor in the design of effective propulsion and braking systems for new rail transportation equipment is the available adhesion vs speed characteristics of steel-...

Report Number
FRA-OR&D 76-261
Office
RRD