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1
Feb
1978
Technical Reports
A Structural Survey of Classes of Vehicles for Crashworthiness
Keywords: Crashworthiness; Crash Scenario; Structural Analysis; Dynamics
Abstract: This document reviews three phases of a study conducted to evaluate and improve the crashworthiness of passenger carrying vehicles in intercity service. Phase I surveyed the...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-79/13
Office
RDI-20
1
Feb
1978
Technical Reports
Development of Techniques and Data for Evaluating Ride Quality Volume II: Ride Quality Research
Subject
Passenger Rail,
Track,
Tracks & Structures,
Track/Train Interactions
Keywords: Ride quality, Passenger comfort
Abstract: Ride-quality models for city buses and intercity trains are presented and discussed in terms of their ability to predict passenger comfort and ride acceptability. This, the second...
Report Number
DOT-TS-RSPD-77-1. II
1
Feb
1978
Technical Reports
Freight Car Truck Design Optimization: Vol. IV - Critique of Frequency Domain Model - Solution Techniques
Subject
Evaluation
Keywords: Mathematical Model, Structural Dynamics, Railcar
Abstract: The Truck Design Optimization Program (TDOP), Phase I, Frequency Domain Model (FDM) is reviewed. The review of this railcar structural dynamics program is divided into three...
Report Number
FRA/ORD-78/12.IV
Office
RRD
1
Feb
1978
Technical Reports
Freight Car Truck Design Optimization: Vol. VI - Critique of Phase I - Test Series Results Reports
Subject
Evaluation
Keywords: Critique of TDOP, Optimization, Freight Car Truck Design
Abstract: The Truck Design Optimization Program (TDOP), Phase I, Frequency Domain Model (FDM) is reviewed. The review of this railcar structural dynamics program is divided into three areas...
Report Number
FRA/ORD-78.12.VI
Office
RRD
1
Feb
1978
Technical Reports
Freight Car Truck Design Optimization: Vol. II - Phase I Final Report
Subject
Facilities & Test Equipment,
Evaluation
Keywords: General Purpose Freight Trucks, Equipment Tests, Instrumentation, Test Tracks, Car Torsional Rigidity, Centerplate Friction
Abstract: Tasks assigned to Phase I of the Truck Design Optimization Project (TDOP) are now concluded. This report includes lists of data tapes, reports already filed through FRA with...
Report Number
FRA/ORD-78/12.II
Office
RRD