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1
Sep
1983
Technical Reports
Analysis of Lateral Rail Restraint
Subject
Track
Keywords: Rail Restraint, Gauge Widening, Rail Deflection
Abstract: Rail restraint failure is one of the most prevalent derailment modes in railroad operation. Analytical and experimental investigations of track gauge widening have been undertaken...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-83/15
Office
RRD
1
Sep
1983
Technical Reports
Analytic Studies of the Relationship Between Track Geometry Variations and Derailment Potential at Low Speeds
Subject
Track/Train Interactions
Keywords: Computer Simulation, Mathematical Dynamic Curving, Hunting, Wheel Rail Forces, Profiles, Track Safety Standards
Abstract: This report describes analytical studies carried out to define the relationship between track parameters and safety from derailment. Problematic track scenarios are identified...
Report Number
FRA/ORD-83/16
Office
RRD
1
Mar
1983
Reports to Congress
The Effects of Mounted Oscillating Lights on Leading Railroad Cars
Subject
Locomotive Standards (Safety & Noise),
Best Practices
Abstract: This document was prepared in response to the mandate contained in Section 702(c) Ci) of the Federal Railroad Safety Authorization Act of 1982, which directed the Secretary of...
1
Mar
1983
Technical Reports
Optimum Power Conditioning and Motor Combination for Locomotive Traction
Subject
Motive Power and Equipment
Keywords: Alternative Power, Voltage, Induction Motor
Abstract: This is the interim report describing the results of the research on Phase I, the first year, of this contract. The object of the research is to study alternate power conditioning...
Report Number
D0T/RSPA/DMA-50/83/21
Office
RRD
1
Mar
1983
Technical Reports
Truck Design Optimization Project (TDOP): Wear Data Collection Program
Subject
Freight Operations
Keywords: Freight Trucks, Wear Performance Data, Wear Points
Abstract: The Wear Data Collection Program was a field testing study associated with the Truck Design Optimization Project in which test trucks in unit coal train service were monitored for...
Report Number
FRA/ORD-83/10
Office
RRD