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Technical Reports
Transportation of Vibration Sensitive Equipment by Highway Trailer On An Intermodal Railcar Volume I
Keywords: Railroad Research, Intermodal Transportation, Trailer-on-Flatcar, Piggyback, Vehicle Dynamics. Lading Response, Ride Quality
Abstract: This report includes the results of a cooperative research project between Government and industry to explore the potential for the use of highway trailers on intermodal ....
Technical Reports
Transportation of Vibration Sensitive Equipment By Highway Trailer on an Intermodal Railcar- Volume I
Keywords: Railroad Research, Intermodal Transportation, Trailer-on-Flatcar, Vehicle Dynamics, Lading Response, Ride Quality
Abstract: This report includes the results of a cooperative research project between Government and industry to explore the potential for the use of highway trailers on intermodal railcars...
Technical Reports
User's Guide to Fatigue Life Analysis Program (FLAP)
Keywords: Freight Car Design, Fatigue Design, Computer Program
Abstract: This guide documents the use of the Fatigue Life Analysis Program which is intended for use in the implementation of the Interim AAR Guidelines for Fatigue Analysis of Freight...
Technical Reports
Techniques for Improving the Railroad Maintenance-of-Way Equipment Evaluation Process
Keywords: Track Equipment, Maintenance-of-way Evaluation, Maintainability, Operability, Reliability
Abstract: This report presents the results of a study of techniques for improving the railroad maintenance-of-way equipment evaluation process. The approach involved a review of existing...
Technical Reports
Handbook for Railroad Track Stabilization Using Lime Slurry Pressure Injection
Keywords: Track Maintenance, Roadbed Stabilization, Laboratory Tests
Abstract: This handbook includes chapters dealing with the technology of lime injection, surface and subsurface soil exploration and laboratory testing, environmental considerations and...