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15 Jun 1998

Technical Bulletins

Part 215 Appendix D, Pre-Departure Inspection Enforcement Guidance

Author
Office of Railroad Safety

Subject Motive Power and Equipment

Bulletin Number
MP&E 98-58
Discipline
Motive Power and Equipment

1 Jun 1998

Technical Reports

Stub Sill Tank Car Research Project: Full-Scale Damage Tolerance Test

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Damage Tolerance Analysis, Full-Scale Fatigue Crack Growth

Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration, with supplemental support from the Railway Progress Institute, contracted with the Association of American Railraods (AAR), Transportation...

Office
RRD

1 May 1998

Technical Reports

Improved Roller Bearing Wayside Detection Research - Phase I Laboratory Test Report

Author
G. B. Anderson, J. E. Cline, R. A. Graff, R. L. Smith

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Acoustics, Roller Bearing Defects, Raceway Spalls, Water Etching, Loose Bearing Components, Spun Cones

Abstract: A series of tests were performed at the Bearing Test Facility at the Transportation Technology Center in Pueblo, Colorado, to gather acoustic and acceleration emissions for a...

Report Number
DTFR53-93-C-00001
Office
RRD

1 Feb 1998

Technical Reports

Crashworthiness of Passenger Trains Safety of High-Speed Ground Transportation Systems

Author
David Tyrell, Kristine Severson, Brian Marquis

Keywords: Crashworthiness of Passenger Trains Safety of High-Speed Ground Transportation Systems

Abstract: The results of analyses conducted to determine the effectiveness of structural and interior train design strategies in protecting occupants during collisions are presented....

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-97/10
Office
RRD

1 Dec 1997

Technical Reports

Investigation of Lateral Track Strength and Track Panel Shift Using AAR's Track Loading Vehicle

Author
Dingqing Li, William Shust

Subject Track

Keywords: Track Strength Inspection, In-Motion Tests, Association of American Railroads, Transportation Test Center

Abstract: The Association of American Railroads (AAR) is conducting extensive lateral track strength (track panel shift) tests using the AAR’s Track Loading Vehicle (TLV). The entire test...

Report Number
R-917
Office
RRD