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17
Oct
2013
Notices
American Short Line and Regional Regional Railroad Association Reply to FRA Letter
Subject
Safety Advisories
FRA Docket Number
TBD
17
Oct
2013
Technical Reports
A Job Analysis Design for the Rail Industry: Description and Model Analysis of the Job of Freight Conductor
Subject
Human Factors,
Railroad Employees
Keywords: Job analysis, job tasks, training assessment, freight conductor, safety-sensitive positions, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics.
Abstract: This document provides a step-by-step description of the design and execution of a strategic job analysis, using the position of Freight Conductor as an example. This document was...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-13/38
Office
RRD
17
Oct
2013
Technical Reports
Freeze-Thaw Performance Testing of Whole Concrete Railroad Ties
Subject
Track,
Tracks & Structures
Keywords: Concrete freeze-thaw durability, concrete railroad ties, ASTM C666
Abstract: Freezing and thawing durability tests of prestressed concrete ties are normally performed according to ASTM C666 specifications. Small specimens are cut from the shoulders of...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-13/39
Office
RRD
17
Oct
2013
Technical Reports
Higher Speed Freight Truck Structural Analysis
Subject
Freight Operations
Keywords: Higher speed freight truck, freight truck structural analyses, freight truck for 150 mph operation
Abstract: Sharma & Associates, Inc. (SA) had previously (2005–2009) developed a higher speed freight truck under sponsorship of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). Under the...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-13/40
Office
RRD
17
Oct
2013
Technical Reports
Higher Speed Freight Truck Performance Requirements Analysis
Subject
Freight Operations
Keywords: AAR, APTA, Carbody, Code of Federal Regulations, Coefficient of Friction, Flange Angle, Higher Speed Truck, L/V Ratio, Lateral Load, Minimally Compliant Analytical Track
Abstract: This proposed requirements document combines a set of requirements for high-speed freight car truck design and performance from the generally accepted standards in the U.S. Code...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-13/41
Office
RRD