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Instrumentation for Measurement of Forces on Wheels of Rail Vehicles

The information in this report covers the procurement, development and testing of instrumentation designed to measure the dynamic forces and temperatures which are created in the wheels of a loaded rail vehicle truck. The information contained herein is intended for use by scientific, research...

Eighth Report on the Railroad Technology Program

This annual report by the Secretary of Transportation serves as an information source for those having a technological interest in FRA's research, development and demonstration activities. It covers not only programs funded by the High Speed Ground Transportation Act of 1965, but also related...

Development of Analytic Fire Models

This report describes the progress from June 17, 1974 to September 16, 1974, in a project to develop analytic models of pool fires and torch fires.

Characterization of Drawgear Systems During Coupler Angling

This reference manual on lateral force characteristics of various types of draft gears and couplers under draft and buff loads during angling was developed as part of the Track-Train Dynamics Program. Data from these tests can be used in several TTD mathematical models, particularly the Lateral...