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1
May
1977
Reports to Congress
The Tenth and Final Report on the High Speed Ground Transportation Act of 1965
Subject
Evaluation
Keywords: Railroad Technology, Railroad Research, Advanced Systems Technology, International Cooperation, Transportation Test Center
Abstract: This is the tenth and final report to the Congress on research, development, and demonstrations activities authorized by the HSGT Act of 1965. The activities are evaluated,...
1
May
1977
Technical Reports
Wayside Derailment Inspection Requirements Study for Railroad Vehicle Equipment
Subject
Evaluation
Keywords: Derailments, Railroad Equipment, Wayside Inspection, Hotbox Detector, Truck Dynamics, Brakes, Bearings
Abstract: An analysis of the causes of the railroad equipment caused derailments was made. Data reported to the FRA was the primary source of derailment information; however, data from...
Report Number
FRA/ORD-77/18
Office
RRD
1
May
1977
Technical Reports
A Mathematical-Computer Simulation of the Dynamics of a Freight Element in a Railroad Freight Car
Subject
Evaluation
Keywords: Vibrations, Freight Dynamics, Computer Simulation, Railroad Car Vibrations
Abstract: This research studies the dynamic response of a freight element, inside a typical freight box car under service conditions, by a computermodel simulation technique. A 27 degree of...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-77/28
Office
RRD
1
Apr
1977
Technical Reports
In-Service Performance and Costs of Methods to Control Urban Rail System Noise: Test and Evaluation Plan
Subject
Locomotive Standards (Safety & Noise),
Evaluation
Keywords: Resilient Wheels, Damped Wheels, Wheel Truing, Wheel Failure
Abstract: Reported here is the Test and Evaluation Plan of a study to investigate the effectiveness of four techniques for reducing wheel/rail noise in rail rapid-transit systems (resilient...
Report Number
UMTA-MA-06-0025-77-10
Office
RRD
9
Mar
1977
Technical Reports
Train-To-Train Rear End Impact Tests. Volume III. Appendix A: Impact Test Data. Appendix B: Report of Inventions
Keywords: Railroad trains, Impact tests, Collision research, Railroad cars, Mechanical properties, Computerized simulation, Weight(Mass), Center of gravity, Passenger transportation, Locomotives, Dynamic structural analysis
Abstract: Nine train-to-train rear end impact tests were performed, and tests were documented. Volume III is an appendix to Volume II. It contains the original data of the impact test.
Report Number
FRA/ORD-76/303,III
Office
RDI-20