| Title | Analytic Studies of the Effects of Track Geometry Variation |
|---|---|
| Record ID | 50333 |
| Personal Name Creator |
Blader, F. B.; Mealy, G.L. |
| Source | 76p. in various pagings |
| Corporate Creator | Analytic Sciences Corporation |
| Corporate Contributor |
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration; John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) |
| Publisher | United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration |
| Publication Date | 19850701 |
| Language | English |
| Abstract | In this report, analyses are described which were used to aid in the planning of tests carried out on track in Bennington, New Hampshire in August 1982. These tests were designed to provide insight into practical aspects of track safety standards. General results for a fully loaded 100-ton hopper car are used to support the validation of the computer simulation program SIMCAR. In addition, particular results are given for the partially loaded 100-ton car. Extensions beyond existing data are given for response to combined crosslevel and gage cusps and long wavelength alignment sinusoids in tight curves. Conclusions are reached on the limit to geometries beyond which derailment is predicted. |
| Rosap ID | dot:11724 |
| Rosap URL | https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/11724 |
| TRT Terms | Analysis; Computer programs; Curved track; Derailments; Railroad rails; Railroad tracks; Rolling contact; Safety; Simulation; Standards; Structural design; Wheels |
| Classification | AGR - INFRASTRUCTURE - Railroads; NTL - RAIL TRANSPORTATION - Rail Safety; NTL - RAIL TRANSPORTATION - RAIL TRANSPORTATION; NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - Vehicle Design; NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - Rail Safety |
| Geographical Coverage |
New Hampshire |
| Report Number | DOT/FRA/ORD-85/01; DOT-TSC-FRA-84-3 |
| Resource type | Tech Report |
| URL | https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/50000/50300/50333/PB86111606.pdf |
| Format | |
| Database | NTL Digital Repository |