| Title | Dynamic Crash Testing of Open-Bay Commuter Rail Seats [Research Results] |
|---|---|
| Record ID | 79600 |
| Personal Name Creator |
Gordon, Jeffrey E. |
| Corporate Creator | United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration. Office of Research, Development and Technology |
| Corporate Contributor |
John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.); MGA Research Corporation |
| Publisher | United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration |
| Publication Date | 20210201 |
| Language | English |
| Abstract | Engineers at MGA Research Corporation, (MGA) performed simulated dynamic crash tests using donated commuter rail passenger seats and two Hybrid-III 50th percentile (H3-50M) anthropomorphic test devices (ATDs). The tests were conducted to determine whether existing passenger seats comply with new requirements for open-bay seats, as described in the American Public Transportation Association’s (APTA’s) safety standard: APTA PR-CS-S-016-99 – Passenger Seats in Passenger Rail Cars, Revision 3. |
| Rosap ID | dot:54597 |
| Rosap URL | https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/54597 |
| TRT Terms | Crashworthiness; Sled tests; Railroad safety; Safety factors; Impact; Secondary crashes |
| General Subjects | dynamic sled testing; anthropomorphic test device; ATD; rail passenger safety; secondary impacts |
| Geographical Coverage |
United States |
| TRIS Online Accession No |
1766459 |
| Contract Number | MGA: 693JJ620C000019; Volpe RR28 IAA: 693JJ620N000049 |
| Report Number | RR 21-01 | |
| Resource type | Brief |
| URL | https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/79000/79600/79600/Dynamic_Crash_Testing_of_Open-Bay_Seats-A.pdf |
| Format | |
| Database | NTL Digital Repository |