TRUCK DESIGN OPTIMIZATION PROJECT FIELD TEST DATA, SERIES 5, TAPE TDOP 0181

The data file on this magnetic tape includes acceleration, force, and displacement measurements at critical points on a freight car and truck. The file includes detailed alphanumeric descriptions of test conditions. The following are for the test on this tape: Car-70TonMReefer* Truck-ASF Ride Control* Truck Center-45 Ft. 9 In.* Load-None* Wheel profile-1 in 40* Spring Group-7-D5O;6-D5I* Friction-Steel-Moly* FILE 1:Name-050102TSM002* Track-Med.Spd.Jtd.* Speed-15 to 45 in 5 mph steps* Outer Gib Clearance-5/8 In.* Side Bearing-1/4 In. Clear* Additional Experimental Conditions-None* Errors noted-Ch 26 inoperative at start of run; Ch. 34 neg. noise NOTE: Vertical adapter forces are subject to question.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • See also PB-250 323. 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: 1975-11

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bearings; Branch lines; Data collection; Datasets; Dynamic loads; Dynamic tests; Freight cars; Hunting (Dynamics); Instrumentation; Loads; Magnetic tapes; Modems; Performance tests; Railcar trucks; Shock absorbers; Snubbers; Speed measurement; Spring; Structural design; Suspension systems; Testing; Tests; Train track dynamics; Trucks; Undercarriages; Vehicle design; Vehicle dynamics; Vehicle performance; Vehicle springs; Wear
• Uncontrolled Terms: Data set; Dynamic response
• Old TRIS Terms: Dynamic vehicle performance; Freight car dynamics; Medium speed; No load; Side bearings
• Subject Areas: Design; Motor Carriers; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00136882
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: FRA/ORD/MT-76/213 Data file, FRA/DF-76/085
• Files: NTIS, TRIS, USDOT
• Created Date: Jul 8 1994 12:00AM