MECHANICS OF TRAIN COLLISION

A simple and a more detailed mathematical model for the simulation of train collisions are presented. The study presents considerable insight as to the causes and consequences of train motions on impact. Comparison of model predictions with two full scale train-to-train impact tests shows good correlation. Methods for controlling train motion and kinetic energy dissipation for the minimization of train collision induced damage are suggested.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • (PC A04/MF A01)
• Corporate Authors:

  Transportation Systems Center

  55 Broadway, Kendall Square
  Cambridge, MA  United States  02142

  Federal Railroad Administration

  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Authors:
  • Tong, P
• Publication Date: 1976-4

Media Info

• Pagination: 74 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Cabooses; Crash analysis; Crash injury research; Crash tests; Crashes; Crashworthiness; Energy absorption; Forecasting; Loads; Locomotives; Loss and damage; Mathematical models; Mechanics; Railroads; Research; Safety
• Uncontrolled Terms: Damage analysis
• Subject Areas: Railroads; Research; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00145541
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: DOT-TSC-FRA-76-5 Final Rpt., FRA/ORD-76/246
• Files: NTIS, TRIS, USDOT
• Created Date: Jan 16 1977 12:00AM