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Technical Reports
DYNALIST II - a Computer Program for Stability and Dynamic Response Analysis for Rail Vehicle Systems, Volume III: Technical Report Addendum
Keywords: Rail Vehicle Dynamics, Stability, Rail Vehicle Response, Ride Quality, Computer Modeling, Modal Synthesis
Abstract: Several new capabilities have been added to the DYNALIST II computer program. These include: (1) a component matrix generator that operates as a 3-D finite element modeling...
Technical Reports
DYNALIST II - a Computer Program for Stability and Dynamic Response Analysis of Rail Vehicle Systems, Volume IV: Revised User's Manual
Keywords: Rail Vehicle Dynamics, Rail Vehicle Stability, Rail Vehicle Response, Ride Quality, Computer Modeling, Modal Synthesis
Abstract: Several new capabilities have been added to the DYNALIST II computer program. These include: (1) a component matrix generator that operates as a 3-D finite element modeling...
Technical Reports
Freight Car Truck Design Optimization: Economic Analysis Report - Phase I
Keywords: Operating Costs, Operating Conditions, Cost Performance Evaluation, Improved Freight Car Investment Evaluation, Cash Flow
Abstract: This report summarizes the truck economic research accomplished during Phase I of the Federal Railroad Administration's three-phase Truck Design Optimization Project (TDOP). In...
Technical Reports
Rail Transit System Cost Study
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...
Technical Reports
Pilot Study for the Characterization and Reduction of Wheel/Rail Loads - Field Measurement and Data Reduction Plan
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...