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1
Nov
1979
Technical Reports
Measurement and Correlation Analysis Plan for Concrete Tie and Fastener Performance Evaluation
Subject
Evaluation,
Tracks & Structures
Keywords: Concrete Cross Ties, Track Performance, Ties and Fasteners, Track Testing, FAST
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. The...
Report Number
FRA/ORD-79/51
Office
RDI-22
1
Nov
1979
Technical Reports
Test Results Report - Ride Quality Testing of an Amcoach on Wooden and Concrete Tie Sections
Subject
Tracks & Structures
Keywords: Crossties, Cross Ties, Vehicle Accelerations, Sound-Pressure Levels, ISO Standards, Wz
Abstract: This report covers the collection of ride quality data on an Amcoach while traveling on wooden and concrete tie sections in the area of Boston, MA and Aberdeen, MD on the...
Report Number
DOT-FR-64113
1
Oct
1979
Other Reports
Highway-Rail Crossing Accident/Incident and Inventory Bulletin: No. 1 Calendar Year 1978
Subject
Grade Crossings
Keywords: Accident Reports, Incident Reports, Casualties
Abstract: This the first annual statistical report on rail-highway crossing safety based on comprehensive analyses of information contained in the FRA Railroad Accident/Incident...
Office
RRS
1
Sep
1979
Technical Reports
Lateral Resistance of Some New and Relay Red Oak Crossties
Subject
Tracks & Structures
Keywords: Cross Ties, Gage Widening, Lateral Translation
Abstract: To explore the effect of in-service use, comparative lateral resistance tests were performed on eight red oak crossties—four 24-year-old relay (used) ties and four new ties. One...
Report Number
FRA/ORD-79/03
Office
RRD
1
Apr
1979
Technical Reports
Resistance of a Freight Train to Forward Motion- Volume II, Implementation and Assessment
Subject
Evaluation
Keywords: Train Resistance, Fuel Consumption, Energy in Transportation
Abstract: This interim report is a supplement to a previous report and documents the results of the second portion of an investigation of the train resistance phenomenon. This portion of...
Report Number
FRA/ORD-78-04.II
Office
RRD