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Technical Reports
Tank Car Damage Assessment Procedure Study
Keywords: Safety, Nondestructive Evaluation, Fracture Mechanics
Abstract: The study concerns the rupture of damaged tank cars which have been involved in railroad accidents. In this regard, a series of impact tests using the FRA/BRL Drop Hammer Facility...
Technical Reports
Vehicle/Track Interaction Assessment Techniques Volume I, Part I
Keywords: Vehicle Dynamics, Transportation Safety, Test Analysis Procedures, Test Planning, Data Analysis Procedures
Abstract: This report describes Vehicle/Track Interaction Assessment Techniques (IAT) which - are developed to provide standardized procedures and tools in order to: Investigate the dynamic...
Technical Reports
Vehicle/Track Interaction Assessment Techniques Volume II, Part II
Keywords: Rail Vehicle Dynamics, Transportation Safety, Test Analysis Procedures, Test Planning, Data Analysis Procedures
Abstract: This report describes Vehicle/Track Interaction Assessment Techniques (IAT) which are developed to provide standardized procedures and tools in order to investigate the dynamic...
Technical Reports
Vehicle/Track Interaction Assessment Techniques Volume III, Part II
Keywords: Rail Vehicle Dynamics, Transportation Safety, Test Analysis Procedures, Test Planning, Data Analysis Procedures
Abstract: This report describes Vehicle/Track Interaction Assessment Techniques (IAT) which are developed to provide standardized procedures and tools in order to investigate the dynamic...
Technical Reports
Event Probabilities and Impact Zones for Hazardous Materials Accidents on Railroads
Keywords: hazardous Materials, Probabilities, Risk analysis
Abstract: Procedures are presented for evaluating the probability and impacts of hazardous material accidents in rail transportation. The significance of track class for accident...