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1 Apr 1981

Technical Reports

Vibration Testing of Railroad Tank Car Specimens

Author
J. E. Harris, W. E. Pierce

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Tank Car Fireproof Coatings, Vibration Test Coatings, Simulations

Abstract: Vibration tests of fireproof coatings were performed on test specimens measuring 4 feet square. Specimens were simulations of railroad tank car side- wall panels. Samples of...

Office
RRD

18 Mar 1981

Technical Reports

Transit Car Demonstration Test Program On the Roll Dynamics Unit Volume I

Author
N.K. Cooperrider, E.H. Law, R.H. Fries, I. Haque, G. Arnold, S. Nelson

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Analytical Modeling, Creep Forces, Energy Consumption, Rail Dynamics, Spin/Slide, Traction Resistance

Abstract: This report documents two separate studies aimed at verifying and demonstrating the capabilities of the Roll Dynamics Unit (RDU). The RDU is part of the Rail Dynamics Laboratory (...

Report Number
UMTA-CO-06-0009-83-2
Office
RRD

1 Mar 1981

Technical Reports

An Evaluation of the Costs and Benefits of Railroad Electrification

Author
John Harrison

Subject Environmental Protection, Evaluation

Keywords: Environmental Impact, Cost/Benefit Analysis, Railroad Technology

Abstract: This report, responds to issues raised in Section 901(7) of the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act (4R Act) and discusses how electrification might contribute to or...

Report Number
FRA/ORD-80/86
Office
RRD

1 Mar 1981

Other Reports

Non-Contacting Suspension and Propulsion Systems for Ground Transportation Volume I: Low Speed Systems

Author
R. Katz, C. Swanson

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Canada, England, France, Germany

Abstract: This report describes twelve urban transportation concepts using non-contacting suspension/propulsion systems. Eleven use a linear induction motor; the twelfth a linear...

Report Number
DOT-FR-54090
Office
RRD

1 Mar 1981

Technical Reports

Rail Personal Injury Study

Author
Dynamic Science, Inc.

Subject Human Factors, Evaluation

Keywords: Human Factors Engineering, Anthropometric Principles, Injury Profiling, Rail Car Component Parts

Abstract: This report presents: 1. A Human Factors Engineering Systems Analysis of the design of such parts as ladders, handholds, grabirons, brakewheels, brake platforms, etc., found on...

Report Number
FRA/ORD-82/03
Office
RRD