| Title | Safety of High Speed Magnetic Levitation Transportation Systems : Thermal Effects and Related Safety Issues of Typical Maglev Steel Guideways |
|---|---|
| Record ID | 49888 |
| Personal Name Creator |
Kokkins, S. J.; Purple, A.; Samavedam, Gopal |
| Source | 89p. in various pagings |
| Corporate Creator | Foster-Miller, Inc. |
| Corporate Contributor |
John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.); United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration. Office of Research and Development |
| Publisher | United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration |
| Publication Date | 19940901 |
| Language | English |
| Abstract | This report presents a theoretical analysis predicting the temperature distribution, thermal deflections, and thermal stresses that may occur in typical steel Maglev guideways under the proposed Orlando FL thermal environment. Transient, finite element heat transfer analyses are used to predict the thermal response of a typical steel guideway design similar to the Transrapid design being finalized for the Orlando, FL Maglev system. Parametric studies are conducted to examine the sensitivity of the temperature distributions and thermal deflections to time varying changes in the sun's position, seasonal changes in the guideway orientation and surface treatment. Related safety issues are also addressed. |
| Rosap ID | dot:11300 |
| Rosap URL | https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/11300 |
| TRT Terms | Deflection; Magnetic levitation vehicles; High speed ground transportation; Safety; Temperature; Guideways |
| General Subjects | Transrapid |
| Classification | NTL - RAIL TRANSPORTATION - High Speed Ground Transportation; 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; AGR - INFRASTRUCTURE - Railroads; AGR - SAFETY AND SECURITY - SAFETY AND SECURITY |
| Geographical Coverage |
United States |
| Report Number | DOT-VNTSC-FRA-94-9; DOT-FRA-ORD-94-10 |
| Resource type | Tech Report |
| URL | https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/49000/49800/49888/DOT-VNTSC-FRA-94-9.pdf |
| Format | |
| Database | NTL Digital Repository |