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1 Apr 2009

Technical Reports

Quasi-Static Test on a State-of-the-Art Collision Post and End Post Assembly

Author
Mark White

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Quasi-Static Test, Collision Post, End Post

Abstract: This test evaluated the quasi-static method for demonstrating energy absorption and graceful deformation as outlined in the notice of proposed rulemaking for front-end strength of...

Office
RRD

1 Sep 2005

Reports to Congress

Report to Congress: Costs and Benefits of Magnetic Levitation

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Maglev, Evaluation, Analysis

Keywords: Report to Congress: Costs and Benefits of Magnetic Levitation

Abstract: response to a Congressional request to compare the costs and benefits of magnetic levitation (Maglev) with those of other modes, this report provides technical background on this...

1 Dec 2003

Technical Reports

Tank Car Operating Environment Study- Phase I

Author
Kevin Koch

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Tank Car Coupler Forces, Railcar Impact Tests, Correlation of Accelerometer Data

Abstract: This report documents the results of the controlled testing conducted during the first phase of a tank car operating environment program involving the AAR, the Railway Supply...

Office
RRD

1 Feb 2003

Technical Reports

Development and Deployment of a Vehicle Tracking System at the Transportation Technology Center

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Vehicle Tracking System, Personnel Safety

Abstract: A vehicle tracking system (VTS) was installed and deployed at the Federal Railroad Administration's Transportation Technology Center (TTC) in November 2002. The fundamental goal...

Office
RRD

1 Jul 2002

Technical Reports

Commuter Rail Seat Testing and Analysis

Author
C. Vanlingen-Dunn, J. Manning

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Commuter Rail, M-Style Seat, Walkover Seat, Static Testing, Dynamic Testing, Structural Integrity, Occupant Safety

Abstract:

The need to determine the structural integrity and passenger safety provided by existing commuter rail seats was identified by the Construction/Structural Subgroup of the...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-01/06
Office
RRD