| Title | Brake System Design Optimization. Volume II : Supplemental Data. |
|---|---|
| Record ID | 50273 |
| Personal Name Creator |
Eshelman, L. L.; Shelleman, C. C.; Henderson, J. P. |
| Corporate Creator | Kearney (AT) and Company, Incorporated |
| Corporate Contributor |
John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.); United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration |
| Publisher | United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration |
| Publication Date | 19810601 |
| 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:11665 |
| Rosap URL | https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/11665 |
| TRT Terms | Brakes; Air brakes; Brake shoes; Dynamic braking; Braking performance; Control devices; Design; Freight cars; Life cycle costing; Performance; Railroad transportation; Structural members; Wheels; Machine valves; Thermal stresses |
| Classification | NTL - RAIL TRANSPORTATION - RAIL TRANSPORTATION; NTL - RAIL TRANSPORTATION - Rail Planning and Policy; NTL - RAIL TRANSPORTATION - Rail Safety; NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - Vehicle Design; NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - Rail Safety; NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - SAFETY AND SECURITY |
| Geographical Coverage |
United States |
| Contract Number | DOT-TSC-1040 |
| Report Number | DOT-TSC-FRA-78-1.II; FRA/ORD-78/20.II |
| Resource type | Tech Report |
| URL | https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/50000/50200/50273/DOT-TSC-FRA-78-01-2.pdf |
| Format | |
| Database | NTL Digital Repository |