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Tank Car Thermal Analysis, Volume I, User's Manual for Analysis Program
The computer program AFFTAC is described. The program can be used to analyze the behavior of railroad tank cars when subjected to fire. It is designed to perform the analyses which are required to determine if a tank car meets the requirements of the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Part 179...Improved Source Location Using Sensor Arrays
The purpose of this research was to develop a sensor array capable of identifying the location of acoustic sources. The sensor array was constructed from a polymer known as PVDF. The array was created using an etching technique similar to that used for printed circuit boards. An amplifier was...Railroad Tank Car Nondestructive Methods Evaluation
An evaluation of nondestructive testing (NDT) methods, authorized for use in replacing the current hydrostatic pressure test for qualification or re-qualification of railroad tank cars, has been performed by the Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (TTCI), a subsidiary of the Association of...Effects Of Coupler Height Mismatch On The Structural Integrity Of Railroad Tank Car Stub Sills
This project evaluated the safety implications of coupler height mismatches on the integrity of railroad tank car stub sills, through a series of static and impact tests. The test car was a loaded tank car instrumented with strain gages at critical locations. Static tests consisted of squeeze...National Emergency Number Association Seminar (NENA 9-1-1 goes to Washington) Remarks
Coordination of Railway Incident Management with 9-1-1 Authorities and Field Responders.DOT News Digest
News Digest
FRA to Prepare EIS for Fast Intercity Passenger Rail Service between Oklahoma City and South Texas. The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has filed a Notice of Intent to prepare a Tier 1 Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) with the Texas Department of...