TRUCK DESIGN OPTIMIZATION PROJECT FIELD TEST DATA, SERIES 3, TAPE TDOP 0102

The 2 data files on this magnetic tape include acceleration, force, and displacement measurements at critical points on a freight car and truck. Each file includes detailed alphanumeric descriptions of test conditions. The following are for all tests on this tape: Car-50 ft., 70 Ton Box* Truck-Barber S2C* Truck Center-40 Ft. 10 In.* Load-Full* Wheel Profile-New 1 in 20* Spring Group 7-D5 O; 4-D5 I* Snubbing-8-B432* Snubber Augmentation-None* Centerplate Friction-Steel-Moly* Additional Experimental Devices or Conditions-None* NOTE: Vertical adapter forces are subject to question. Those on sharper curves or empty cars at high speed are least accurate. Individual variations of the different tests are as follows: FILE 1: Name-030301TSM001* Track-Med.Spd.Jtd.* Speed-15 to 45 in 5 mph steps* Outer Gib Clearance-5/8 In.* Side Bearings-1/4 In. Clear.* Additional Experimental Conditions-None* Errors noted-Pos. Noise ch. 32 ***FILE 2: Name-030301TSR001* Track-Med.Spd.Jtd.* Speed-12 to 20 in 2 mph steps* Outer Gib Clearance-5/8 In.* Side Bearings-1/4 In. Clear.* Additional Experimental Conditions-None* Errors noted-None.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • See also PB-250 253. Source tape is in ASCII and BINARY character set. Character set restricts preparation to 9 track one-half inch tape only. Identify recording mode by specifying density only. Call NTIS Computer Products, if you have questions.
• Corporate Authors:

  Federal Railroad Administration

  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Authors:
  • Bang, A J
• Publication Date: 1975-6

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bearings; Branch lines; Car trucks (Railroads); Data collection; Datasets; Dynamic loads; Dynamic tests; Freight cars; Hunting (Dynamics); Instrumentation; Loads; Magnetic tapes; Modems; Performance tests; Shock absorbers; Snubbers; Speed measurement; Spring; Springs (Vehicles); Structural design; Suspension systems; Tests; Train track dynamics; Trucks; Undercarriages; Vehicle design; Vehicle dynamics; Vehicle performance; Wear
• Uncontrolled Terms: Data set; Dynamic response
• Old TRIS Terms: Dynamic vehicle performance; Freight car dynamics; Full load; Medium speed; Resonant speed; Side bearings
• Subject Areas: Design; Motor Carriers; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00133154
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: FRA/ORD/MT-76/113 Data file, FRA/DF-76/015
• Files: NTIS, TRIS, USDOT
• Created Date: Jul 8 1994 12:00AM