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27
Jul
2016
Technical Reports
Geothermal Switch Heater Installation, Testing and Monitoring – Phases 1 & 2
Keywords: Geothermal heat, switch plate
Abstract: Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (TTCI), Norfolk Southern (NS), and John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (Volpe) completed Phases 1 and 2 of a project on a...
Report Number
DOT/ORD/FRA-16/30
Office
RDI-21
26
Jul
2016
Technical Reports
Cost/Benefit Analysis of Head Shields for 112A/114A Series Tank Cars
Subject
Hazardous Materials
Keywords: Protectors, Shielding, Benefit cost analysis, Tank cars, Railroad cars, Piercing, Accidents, Fire safety, Hazardous materials, Liquefied gases, Rail transportation, Class 112A tank cars, Class 114A tank cars, DOT/5A, DOT/4DZ/DC, Railroad accidents
Abstract: A cost/benefit analysis of head shields installed on new and existing 112A/114A series pressure tank cars was performed based on a redistribution of accident dollar losses. Head...
Report Number
FRA-OR&D 75-34 Final Rpt.
Office
RDI-20
26
Jul
2016
Technical Reports
Providing Wireless Bandwidth for High-speed Rail Operations
Keywords: Positive train control, high-speed trains, bandwidth allocation and management, cell planning for high-speed trains
Abstract: This project examined the possibility of providing wireless communication for train control systems on American high-speed trains. In this study, the key issue is that the...
Report Number
DOT/ORD/FRA-16/28
Office
RDI-23
25
Jul
2016
Technical Reports
Advanced Cushioning Devices for Freight Locomotives
Keywords: Freight locomotives, crash energy management system, collisions, system design, system analysis
Abstract: This report describes the design and analysis of an advanced cushioning device for freight locomotives. The device, or crash energy management system, minimizes the risk of...
Report Number
DOT/ORD/FRA-16/27
Office
RDI-22
8
Jul
2016
Technical Reports
Advanced Component Testing: Kaskasia Handbrake Test.
Subject
Evaluation
Keywords: Handbrake, installation, operation, impact testing
Abstract: The evaluation of a prototype remote operation handbrake showed that it can be installed on a car with only minor modifications to connect the air. This prototype did not set the...
Report Number
DOT/ORD/FRA-16/26
Office
RDI-22
7
Jul
2016
Technical Reports
LNG Safety Assessment Evaluation Methods
Keywords: Liquefied Natural Gas, LNG, safety assessments, Federal Railroad Administration, FRA, dual-fuel
Abstract: Sandia National Laboratories evaluated published safety assessment methods across a variety of industries including Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), hydrogen, land and marine...
Report Number
LNG Safety Assessment Evaluation Methods
Office
RDI-22
5
Jul
2016
Technical Reports
Engineering Design for Pedestrian Safety at Highway-Rail Grade Crossings.
Subject
Grade Crossing Pedestrian Safety,
Signal and Train Control
Keywords: Highway-rail grade crossing, pedestrian safety, trespass, railroad safety, grade crossing treatments
Abstract: Researchers conducted a literature review and sought input from railroads to compile a list of methods currently used to increase pedestrian safety at grade crossings.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-16/24
Office
RDI-23
28
Jun
2016
Technical Reports
Validating Electromagnetic Walking Stick Rail Surface Crack Measuring Systems
Keywords: electromagnetic walking stick systems, surface breaking cracks, crack depth measurement
Abstract: A series of field studies were undertaken to evaluate electromagnetic walking stick systems and their ability to measure the depth of damage from surface breaking cracks. In total...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-16/23
Office
RDI-21
21
Jun
2016
Technical Reports
The Use of Air Bags for Mitigating Grade Crossing and Trespass Accidents: Literature Review and Research Plan.
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology
Keywords: Literature review, crash mitigation technology, locomotive airbag technologies, impact simulations
Abstract: Researchers reviewed state-of-the art advances in locomotive airbag technologies for potential use in reducing vehicle and pedestrian collisions.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-16/22
Office
RDI-22
20
Jun
2016
Technical Reports
Installation of Active Noise Control and Active Vibration Control on a GP40-2 Locomotive
Subject
Operating Practices
Keywords: active noise control, active vibration control, static operation, on-track operation
Abstract: This project evaluated the performance of active noise control (ANC) and active vibration control (AVC) technologies using a GP40-2 locomotive located at the Transportation...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-16/20
Office
RDI-22