LIMITING PERFORMANCE OF GROUND TRANSPORTATION VEHICLES SUBJECT TO TRANSIENT LOADING

Emphasis in this study is placed on protection of passengers and freight under crash conditions. Results show that the dynamic response of ground transportation systems can be computed, using linear programming.

• Corporate Authors:

  American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics

  1290 Avenue of the Americas
  New York, NY  United States  10019
• Authors:
  • Pilkey, W D
• Publication Date: 1972

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: 5 p.
• Serial:
  • Volume: 1

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Crashes; Derailments; Loss and damage; Occupant protection devices; Passenger security; Safety
• Old TRIS Terms: Passenger protection
• Subject Areas: Railroads; Safety and Human Factors; Security and Emergencies; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00046807
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Report/Paper Numbers: n 72-340 Papers
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 18 1976 12:00AM