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Technical Reports
Analyses of Phase III Dynamic Buckling Tests
Keywords: Track Buckling; Dynamic Buckling; Lateral Stability; Margin of Safety; Continuous Welded Rails; Buckling Tests
Abstract: Thermal buckling of railroad tracks in the lateral plane is an important problem in the design and maintenance of continuous welded rail (CWR) tracks. The problem is manifested...
Other Reports
Appendix A: Health Risk Assessment and Risk Management for Sewage Disposal from Amtrak Trains; Appendix B: Manufacturers' Technical Brochures
Keywords: Hazardous Materials, Risk Analysis, Waste Stations
Abstract: Amtrak collects human waste from on-board toilet facilities in holding tanks which are emptied at waste stations into municipal sewage systems. Employees who transfer the waste...
Other Reports
Certain Fatalities Investigated by the Federal Railroad Administration: Fourth Quarter 1987
Keywords: Accident Reports, Incident Reports, Casualties
Abstract: This report represents the Federal Railroad Administration's findings in its investigation of nine railroad employee fatalities suffered during the fourth quarter of 1987. Not...
Other Reports
Certain Fatalities Investigated by the Federal Railroad Administration: Third Quarter 1987
Keywords: Accident Reports, Incident Reports, Casualties
Abstract: This report represents the Federal Railroad Administration's findings in its investigation of 10 railroad employee fatalities suffered during the third quarter of calendar year...
Historical Documents
Annual Report : Methods of Train Operations
Abstract: Includes years 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1989