| Title | Brake System Design Optimization : Volume 1. A Survey and Assessment. |
|---|---|
| Record ID | 49158 |
| Personal Name Creator |
Eshelman, L. L.; Shelleman, C. C.; Henderson, J. P. |
| Source | 140p. in various pagings |
| Corporate Creator | Kearney (AT) and Company, Incorporated |
| Corporate Contributor |
John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) |
| Publisher | United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration |
| Publication Date | 19780601 |
| Language | English |
| Abstract | Existing freight car braking systems, components, and subsystems are characterized both physically and functionally, and life-cycle costs are examined. Potential improvements to existing systems previously proposed or available are identified and described in functional and economic terms. Innovative braking systems which offer a potential benefit are identified, described, and assessed for functional and economic characteristics. Potential improvements are divided into two categories: those which could be implemented in the short term (10 years) and those which could be implemented in the long term (20 years). Areas which need additional study are identified. |
| Rosap ID | dot:10632 |
| Rosap URL | https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/10632 |
| TRT Terms | Brakes; Air brakes; Brake shoes; Dynamic braking; Braking performance; Thermal stresses; Wheels; Control devices; Freight cars; Structural members; Life cycle costing; Technological forecasting; Railroad transportation |
| Classification | NTL - RAIL TRANSPORTATION - RAIL TRANSPORTATION; NTL - RAIL TRANSPORTATION - Rail Safety; NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - Vehicle Design; NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - SAFETY AND SECURITY; NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - Rail Safety |
| Geographical Coverage |
United States |
| Contract Number | DOT-TSC-1040 |
| Report Number | DOT-TSC-FRA-78-1.I; FRA/ORD-78/20.I |
| Resource type | Tech Report |
| URL | https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/49000/49100/49158/DOT-TSC-FRA-78-01-1.pdf |
| Format | |
| Database | NTL Digital Repository |