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1
Dec
1975
Technical Reports
Lightning and Its Effects on Railroad Signal Circuits
Subject
Technology Transfer
Keywords: Lightning, Railroad Circuits, Lightning Damage, Surge Protection
Abstract: This study discusses the occurrence of lightning, its effects on railroad signal equipment, and protection of such equipment from lightning damage, with special attention to known...
Report Number
FRA-OR&D-76-129
Office
RRD
1
Dec
1975
Technical Reports
SOAC, State-of-the-Art Car Transit Property Engineering Tests, Final Test Report: Volume III - Data Report - MBTA, CTS, CTA, SEPTA, PATCO
Subject
Evaluation
Keywords: Rail-Transit Vehicle Testing, Rail-Transit Property Tests, Rail-Transit Route Analysis
Abstract: This three-volume report presents the technical methodology, data samples, and results of tests conducted on the SOAC on six transit-authority properties, namely the New York City...
Report Number
UMTA-MA
Office
RRD
21
Nov
1975
Technical Reports
Development of a Structural Model and Materials Evaluation Procedures- Ballast and Foundation Materials Research Program
Subject
Track
Keywords: Structural Analysis Model; Finite Element Method; Track Support System; Ballast; Material Testing
Abstract: An adequate engineering analysis of conventional railway track support system (CRTSS) requires the consideration of all the major components of the track support system. Past...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-76/255
Office
RDI-20
9
Sep
1975
Technical Reports
Tracked Levitated Research Vehicle Periodic Test Summary Report Independent Cushion Suspension in Perturbed Guideway. Aeropropelled
Keywords: Tracked vehicles, Ground effect machines, Suspension systems(Vehicles), Control, Perturbation, Tests, Dynamic response, Research, Tracked air cushion vehicles, Tracked levitated research vehicles, Guideways, DOT/4DZ/DE
Abstract: The results of the first tests of the Tracked Levitated Research Vehicle (TLRV) in the Independent Cushion Suspension mode over the perturbed guideway at the Transportation Test...
Report Number
FRA-ORD&D 76-131
Office
RDI-20
1
Sep
1975
Technical Reports
General Vehicle Test Plan (GVTP) for Urban Rail Transit Cars
Subject
Facilities & Test Equipment
Keywords: Rail Transit Vehicle Testing, Performance Testing, Structure Dynamics
Abstract: The General Vehicle Test Plan provides a system for general vehicle testing and for documenting and utilizing data and information in the testing of urban rail transit cars. Test...
Report Number
UMTA-MA-06-0025-75-14
Office
RRD