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1
Jan
1979
Technical Reports
Evaluation of Improved Track Structural Components Under Sub-Arctic Conditions
Subject
Evaluation,
Technology Transfer
Keywords: Adjustable Rail Fasteners, Concrete Ties, Stabilized Ballast, Sub-arctic Conditions
Abstract: One area of concern to railroads in the northern third of the United States is the effect of frost heave and subsidence on track geometry. The purpose of this study was to...
Report Number
FRA/ORD-79/01
Office
RRD
1
Jul
1977
Technical Reports
Laboratory Investigation of Prestressed Concrete Crossties and Fasteners Manufactured in the U.S.S.R.
Subject
Technology Transfer
Keywords: Concrete Crosstie, Tie Fastener
Abstract: Soviet manufactured pre-stressed concrete crossties and fasteners were tested using AREA Bulletin 655 as a guide. The ties were subjected to the following tests: Rail Seat (...
Report Number
LT-431
Office
RRD
1
Jun
1977
Technical Reports
Design and Testing of a 12,000 KVA Linear Induction Motor and Power Converter
Subject
Technology Transfer
Keywords: Linear Induction Motor, Ground Transportation, Propulsion System, Power Conversion
Abstract: This report presents pertinent technical data on the design, development, fabrication, and testing of the linear induction motor propulsion system (LIMPS). The LIMPS is designed...
Report Number
FRA/ORD-76/305
Office
RRD
1
May
1977
Technical Reports
Engineering Tests for Energy Storage Cars at the Transportation Test Center: Volume I - Program Description and Test Summary
Subject
Evaluation,
Technology Transfer
Keywords: Energy Storage Cars (ESC) Performance, Power Consumption, Noise, Ride Roughness, Radio Frequency Interference, Structural Dynamics
Abstract: The primary purpose of the tests documented herein was to demonstrate the principles and feasibility of an energy storage type propulsion system, and its adaptability to an...
Report Number
UMTA-MA-06-0025-77-2
Office
RRD
1
May
1977
Technical Reports
Engineering Tests for Energy Storage Cars at the Transportation Test Center: Volume II - Performance, Power Consumption and Radio Frequency Interference Tests
Subject
Evaluation,
Technology Transfer
Keywords: Energy Storage Cars (ESC) Performance, Power Consumption, Noise, Ride Roughness, Radio Frequency Interference, Structural Dynamics
Abstract: The primary purpose of, the tests documented herein was to demonstrate the principles and feasibility of an energy-storage-type propulsion system, and its adaptability to an...
Report Number
UMTA-MA-06-0025-77-3
Office
RRD