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Technical Reports
Freight Car Truck Design Optimization: Vol. II - Phase I Final Report
Keywords: General Purpose Freight Trucks, Equipment Tests, Instrumentation, Test Tracks, Car Torsional Rigidity, Centerplate Friction
Abstract: Tasks assigned to Phase I of the Truck Design Optimization Project (TDOP) are now concluded. This report includes lists of data tapes, reports already filed through FRA with...
Technical Reports
Freight Car Truck Design Optimization: Vol. V - Critique of Frequency Domain Model - Equations of Motion
Keywords: Mathematical Model, Equations of Motion for Freight Trucks, Truck Design Optimization
Abstract: The mathematical model developed by the Southern Pacific Transportation Co. (SPTCo) during the course of Phase I of the Truck Design Optimization Project (TDOP) is discussed....
Technical Reports
Freight Car Truck Design Optimization: Vol. I - Executive Summary
Keywords: Freight Car Truck Performance, Field Testing, Railroad Technology, Type I Trucks
Abstract: This report has been prepared by the FRA as an overview of work accomplished by the Southern Pacific Transportation Company for FRA. It reviews and gives conclusions of Phase I of...
Technical Reports
Self-Synchronous Propulsion System for Rapid Transit Railcars: Advanced Subsystem Development Program Volume II - Detailed Technical Discussion
Keywords: Electronic Vehicle Guidance, Rail Rapid Transit, Train Performance
Abstract: Development of the Self-Synchronous Propulsion System was conducted under the Advanced Subsystem Development Program (ASDP), which is a part of the Urban Rapid Rail Vehicle and...
Technical Reports
Self-Synchronous Propulsion System for Rapid Transit Railcars: Advanced Subsystem Development Program Volume I - Program Synthesis
Keywords: Electronic Vehicle Guidance, Rail Rapid Transit, Train Performance
Abstract: Development of the Self-Synchronous Propulsion System was conducted under the Advanced Subsystem Development Program (ASDP) , which is a part of the Urban Rapid Rail Vehicle and...