| Title | A train-to-train impact test of crash energy management passenger rail equipment |
|---|---|
| Record ID | 47417 |
| Personal Name Creator |
Jeong, David; Martinez, Eloy |
| Source | 12p. in various pagings; 6th International Symposium on the Passive Safety of Rail Vehicles, December 4-5, 2006, Berlin, Germany |
| Corporate Creator | John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.); United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration |
| Publisher | John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.); United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration |
| Publication Date | 20061204 |
| Language | English |
| Abstract | This paper gives an overview of the in-line full-scale impact tests conducted by the Federal Railroad Administration and discusses a strategy for preventing override between colliding equipment. Override of the impacting equipment during a passenger train collision is often associated with substantial loss-of-occupant volume and consequent fatality. The fullscale impact tests have been used to explore the causes of override and confirm the effectiveness of the strategy for preventing override. |
| Rosap ID | dot:9847 |
| Rosap URL | https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/9847 |
| TRT Terms | Railroad cars; Crashworthiness; Impact tests; Crashworthiness; Crash injury research; Crash victim simulation; Dummies; Passenger cars; Commuter cars; Crashes; Occupant protection devices; Vehicle compartment components; Seats |
| General Subjects | Railroad passenger cars--Crashworthiness--Testing; Crash injuries--research; Accident victims; Crash test dummies; Passenger cars; Railroads--Commuting traffic; Transportation--Safety measures; Seating(furniture) |
| Classification | AGR - SAFETY AND SECURITY - SAFETY AND SECURITY; NTL - RAIL TRANSPORTATION - Rail Safety; NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - Vehicle Design; NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - Rail Safety |
| Geographical Coverage |
United States |
| Availability | Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, Technical Reference Center |
| Resource type | Proceedings |
| URL | https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/47000/47400/47417/rail_cw_2006_09.pdf |
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| Database | NTL Digital Repository |