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1 Sep 2006

Technical Reports

Vibration Transmissibility Characteristics of Occupied Suspension Seats

Author
Suzanne D. Smith, Jeanne A. Smith, Raymond J. Newman

Subject Locomotive Standards (Safety & Noise)

Keywords: Human vibration

Abstract: A study was conducted to evaluate the transmissibility characteristics of occupied suspension seats in multi-axis vibration environments using locomotive seats. Exposures included...

Report Number
AFRL-HE-WP-TR-2006-0133
Office
RRD

1 Mar 1983

Reports to Congress

The Effects of Mounted Oscillating Lights on Leading Railroad Cars

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Locomotive Standards (Safety & Noise), Best Practices

Abstract: This document was prepared in response to the mandate contained in Section 702(c) Ci) of the Federal Railroad Safety Authorization Act of 1982, which directed the Secretary of...

1 Apr 1977

Technical Reports

In-Service Performance and Costs of Methods to Control Urban Rail System Noise: Test and Evaluation Plan

Author
Hugh J. Saurenman, Michael C. Holowaty

Subject Locomotive Standards (Safety & Noise), Evaluation

Keywords: Resilient Wheels, Damped Wheels, Wheel Truing, Wheel Failure

Abstract: Reported here is the Test and Evaluation Plan of a study to investigate the effectiveness of four techniques for reducing wheel/rail noise in rail rapid-transit systems (resilient...

Report Number
UMTA-MA-06-0025-77-10
Office
RRD