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Comparison of Measured and Simulated Longitudinal Coupler Force on Tank Cars

Document Series
Technical Reports
Author
Federal Railroad Administration
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-23/10
Office
RPD-22
Subject Hazardous Materials, Rolling Stock
Keywords
Tank Cars, Rail, Stub Sill Failures, Impact Test, Yard Operation, Car Coupling, Draft Gear, Instrumented Couplers, Longitudinal Force, Simulation, Modeling
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Last updated: Monday, April 10, 2023