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Jan
1982
Technical Reports
MARTA "C" Car : Truck Primary Suspension Stiffness
Subject
Passenger Rail,
Track/Train Interactions
Abstract: This technical note records the modification process, test setups, and findings of the Truck Primary Suspension Stiffness investigations on the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit...
Report Number
UMTA/TTC/TN-82/04
Office
RRD
1
Dec
1981
Technical Reports
An Experimental Evaluation of a Full-Scale Single-Sided Linear Induction Motor with Different Reaction Rails: Volume II - Supplementary Data
Subject
Facilities & Test Equipment
Keywords: High Speed Ground Transportation, Rail Car Propulsion Systems, Comparison
Abstract: This document presents supplementary data to Volume I: Test Results. It contains computer plots of all valid onboard data processed for 125 test runs, including baseline reaction...
Report Number
FRA/ORD-80/77-II
Office
RRD
1
Dec
1981
Technical Reports
Design Studies on Iron-Core Synchronously Operating Linear Motors
Subject
Evaluation
Keywords: Inductor Motors, Claw-Pole Motors, Motor Design
Abstract: This report concerns the design of iron-core synchronously-operating linear motors with passive rail track. Claw-pole and homopolar inductor motors were the 2 basic types...
Report Number
FRA/ORD 81/74
Office
RRD
1
Aug
1981
Technical Reports
Single Axle and Articulated-Supporting Truck Test Results Report
Subject
Track/Train Interactions
Keywords: Rail Intermodal Car, Rail Truck Performance, Instrumented Wheelsets, Wheel/Rail Forces, Angle of Attack
Abstract: This report presents the results of a project designed to quantify the service performance characteristics of two types of trucks. The first truck treated is essentially a...
Report Number
FRA/ORD-81/59
Office
RRD
1
Jul
1981
Technical Reports
Improving Railroad Technology : A Directory of Research and Development Projects of the Federal Railroad Administration
Abstract: The FRA's Research and Development program has as its goals near-term improvements in products and processes which would enhance safety, improvements in the economic viability and...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-81/14
Office
RDI-20