ORE ORGANIZATION AND ITS STUDIES IN TRACK, SUSPENSION AND TRACK/TRAIN INTERFACE
The procedures and facilities utilized by the office for Research and Experiments of the International Union of Railways are described. The studies on conventional and on concrete slab track are described. The investigations of train/track interraction and of derailments are then discussed, as well as axle loading as a function of speed and wheel diameter. It is concluded that in Europe the ballasted conventional track is nearly optimized and much study is being made of concrete slab track. Studies of car suspension systems have only involved two-axle cars. Recommendations on improving the riding stability and quidance of locomotives have been formulated and of maximum loadings for axles and bridges are being progressed.
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Supplemental Notes:
- Proceedings of the 12 th Annual Railroad Engineering Conference held at Pueblo, Colorado, October 23-24, 1975. The complete volume is RRIS 02 132958. Pricing is for the complete volume: Repr. PC $6.75, Microfiche$2.25, NTIS PB-252968/AS.
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Corporate Authors:
Federal Railroad Administration
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Authors:
- Schrotberger, K
- Conference:
- Publication Date: 1975-10
Media Info
- Features: Figures;
- Pagination: p. 93-102
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Axle load force; Bridge design; Bridges; Concrete slab track; Development; Mathematical models; Research; Ride quality; Structural design; Suspension systems; Track ballast; Trucks; Vehicle design
- Identifier Terms: International Union of Railways
- Uncontrolled Terms: Ballast; Research and development
- Old TRIS Terms: Axle loadings
- Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Bridges and other structures; Design; Motor Carriers; Railroads; Research; Vehicles and Equipment;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00132970
- Record Type: Publication
- Source Agency: Federal Railroad Administration
- Report/Paper Numbers: FRA OR&D 76-243
- Files: TRIS, USDOT
- Created Date: Jun 5 1976 12:00AM