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1
Dec
1979
Technical Reports
Lightweight Intermodal Flatcar Evaluation Program Volume II: Test Results Report (Including Appendix A -Transducer Locations)
Subject
Evaluation
Keywords: Railcar Dynamics, Railcar Testing, Intermodal Railcars, TOFC/COFC, Modal Analysis, Railcar Lading/Dynamic Environment
Abstract: The Lightweight Flatcar (LWFC) Evaluation Program was conducted to provide a comparative evaluation of the dynamic performance of two prototype skelton or lightweight flatcars...
Report Number
FRA/ORD-80/07.II
Office
RRD
1
Nov
1979
Technical Reports
The Kansas Test Track Part II- Appendices
Subject
Evaluation,
Track
Keywords: Ballast, Instrumentation, Track, Testing
Abstract: This report presents data obtained from an experimental project to compare the performance of different track support systems. Also, it describes instruments used for data...
Report Number
FRA/ORD-79/22.II
Office
RDI-21
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
Nov
1979
Technical Reports
The Kansas Test Track Part I - Analysis of Test Data
Subject
Tracks & Structures
Keywords: Ballast, Beams, Concrete, Instrumentation, Slab Track, Subgrade, Ties, Testing
Abstract: This report presents the results of an experimental project to compare the performance of different track support systems. Data obtained during the project are summarized,...
Report Number
FRA/ORD79.22.I
Office
RDI-21
18
Sep
1979
Technical Reports
Rail-Wheel Geometry Associated with Contact Stress Analysis
Keywords: Railroad trains, Railroad tracks, Vehicle wheels, Geometric surfaces, Contacting, Interfaces, Profiles, Transformations, Rail wheel interactions, MIDSEP computer program, CONFORM computer program
Abstract: This report records the derivation of a number of results pertaining to wheel and rail geometry that are needed for the analysis of contact stresses and rolling-creepage phenomena...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-78/41
Office
RDI-20