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1
Aug
1982
Other Reports
Small Scale Impact Reports
Subject
Evaluation
Keywords: Literature Review, Tank Car Design, New Methodology
Abstract: [From the Executive Summary] An extensive literature search was conducted to examine past work regarding failure modes; quantitative estimates of impact parameters such as impact...
Report Number
DTFR 53-8I-C-00207
Office
RRD
1
Jun
1982
Technical Reports
Radial Axle Passenger Truck Evaluation: Life Test Results and Vehicle Performance Problems
Subject
Evaluation
Keywords: Stability, Rail Forces, Wheel Tread Wear, Curve Performance, Effective Conicity
Abstract: A pair of prototype radial-axle passenger trucks was tested at the Transportation Test Center, Pueblo, Co. With steering cross-links to provide yaw-angle compliance and axle...
Report Number
FRA/TTC-82/07
Office
RRD
1
May
1982
Technical Reports
Recommended Practices for Rail Transit Intra-System Electromagnetic Compatibility of Vehicular Electrical Power and Track Circuit Signaling Subsystems : Volume I: Inductive Recommended Practices
Subject
Evaluation
Keywords: Electromagnetic Interference, Audio-Frequency Signaling System, Track Circuit
Abstract: Methods for detecting and quantifying the levels of inductive electromagnetic interference produced by solid state rapid transit propulsion equipment and the susceptibility of...
Report Number
DOT-TSC-UM204-PM-82-21,I
Office
RRD
1
May
1982
Technical Reports
Harmonic Characteristics of Rectifier Substations and Their Impact on Audio Frequency Track Circuits
Subject
Evaluation
Keywords: Electromagnetic Interference, Train Detection, Speed Control
Abstract: This report describes the basic operation of substation rectifier equipment and the modes of possible interference with audio frequency track circuits used for train detection,...
Report Number
UMTA-MA-06-0025-81-6
Office
RRD
1
Apr
1982
Research Results
Anthology of Rail Dynamics Research: References Suggest for Inclusion in the Final Report
Subject
Evaluation
Keywords: Modeling, Railroad Technology, Computer Programs
Abstract: This document contains technical references considered for inclusion in the Anthology of Rail Dynamics Research Final Report.
Office
RDI-21