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Computer Simulation of Tank Car Head Puncture Mechanisms. Classification Yard Accidents.

Document Series:
Technical Reports
Author:
  • Hohenemser, K. H.; Diboll, W. B.; Yin, S. K.; Szabo, B. A.
Report Number
DOT-OS-40106
Office
RDI-20
Keywords:
Tank cars, Railroad cars, Puncture resistance, Collision research, Computerized simulation, Accidents, Couplings, Hazardous materials, Cargo transportation, Loads(Forces), Mathematical models, Safety, Railroad accidents
Document
1716 Computer Simulation of Tank Car Head Puncture Mechanisms. Classification Yard Accidents.pdf (2.39 MB)

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Last updated: Saturday, February 15, 1975