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Finite Element Analysis of APTA Passenger Rail 8G Injury Seat Test

Document Series:
Research Results
Author:
  • Federal Railroad Administration
Report Number
RR 23-07
Office
RDI-22
Subject:
Rolling Stock
Keywords:
Crashworthiness, dynamic sled testing, ATDs, rail passenger safety, secondary impacts, finite element analysis
Document
FEA APTA 8G lnjury Seat Test 2023.pdf (378.72 KB)

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Last updated: Wednesday, May 7, 2025