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Evaluation of Retrofit ARFF Vehicle Suspension Enhancement to Reduce Vehicle Rollovers

CITE Title : Evaluation of Retrofit ARFF Vehicle Suspension Enhancement to Reduce Vehicle Rollovers Creator(s) : Bagot, K. Corporate Creator(s) : United States. Federal Aviation Administration. Office of Aviation Research Published Date : 2002-03-01 Report Number : DOT/FAA/AR-02/14 URL : /view/dot/41768 "Evaluation of Retrofit ARFF" (2002). "Evaluation of Retrofit ARFF Vehicle Suspension Enhancement to Reduce Vehicle Rollovers" (2002) "Evaluation of Retrofit ARFF Vehicle Suspension Enhancement to Reduce Vehicle Rollovers" , 2002 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Bagot, K.

2002-03-01

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The Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARRF) industry has experienced several vehicle rollovers in recent years. Emergency One Corporation and Davis Te...
Modeling Drivers’ Lateral Motion Control

CITE Title : Modeling Drivers’ Lateral Motion Control Creator(s) : Ni, Daiheng Corporate Creator(s) : New England University Transportation Center Corporate Contributor(s) : University of Massachusetts at Amherst;United States. Dept. of Transportation. Research and Innovative Technology Administration; Published Date : 2015-12-01 URL : /view/dot/39801 "Modeling Drivers’ Lateral Motion" (2015). "Modeling Drivers’ Lateral Motion Control" (2015) "Modeling Drivers’ Lateral Motion Control" , 2015 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Ni, Daiheng

2015-12-01

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Vehicle lateral motion including lane change, merging, and turning is a major contributor to traffic accidents. Realistic modeling of drivers’ later...
Safety of High Speed Ground Transportation Systems: Track Lateral Shift: Fundamentals and State-of-the-Art Review

CITE Title : Safety of High Speed Ground Transportation Systems: Track Lateral Shift: Fundamentals and State-of-the-Art Review Creator(s) : Samavedam, G.;Blader, F.;Thompson, D.; Corporate Creator(s) : Foster-Miller, Inc. Corporate Contributor(s) : United States. Department of Transportation. Research and Special Programs Administration. John A. Volpe National Transportation System Center;United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration. Office of Research and Development; Published Date : 1996-02-01 Report Number : DOT-VNTSC-FRA-91-1;DOT/FRA/ORD-96/03; URL : /view/dot/62397 "Safety of High Speed" (1996). "Safety of High Speed Ground Transportation Systems: Track Lateral Shift: Fundamentals and State-of-the-Art Review" (1996) "Safety of High Speed Ground Transportation Systems: Track Lateral Shift: Fundamentals and State-of-the-Art Review" , 1996 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Samavedam, G. ;

Blader, F.

1996-02-01

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This report presents a review of the state of the art of track lateral shift analysis, with improved concepts for safety evaluation of high speed trai...
Human Machine Interface for Connected Vehicle: Requirements, Development and Assessment

CITE Title : Human Machine Interface for Connected Vehicle: Requirements, Development and Assessment Creator(s) : Ahmed, Mohamed;Gaweesh, Sherif;Subedi, Biraj;Raddaoui, Omar;Yang, Guangchuan; Corporate Creator(s) : University of Wyoming. Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering Corporate Contributor(s) : Wyoming. Department of Transportation Published Date : 2021-10-01 Report Number : WY2104F URL : /view/dot/63392 "Human Machine Interface for" (2021). "Human Machine Interface for Connected Vehicle: Requirements, Development and Assessment" (2021) "Human Machine Interface for Connected Vehicle: Requirements, Development and Assessment" , 2021 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Ahmed, Mohamed ;

Gaweesh, Sherif

2021-10-01

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The Connected Vehicle Pilot project was deployed on Interstate 80 corridor in Wyoming with the goal of promoting safety and mobility for road users wi...
Safety of High-Speed Ground Transportation Systems: Analyses of Track Shift under High-Speed Vehicle-Track Interaction

CITE Title : Safety of High-Speed Ground Transportation Systems: Analyses of Track Shift under High-Speed Vehicle-Track Interaction Creator(s) : Samavedam, G;Blader, F.;Wormley, David;Gomes, J.;Kish, A.; Corporate Creator(s) : Foster-Miller, Inc. Corporate Contributor(s) : United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration;John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.); Published Date : 1997-06-01 Report Number : DOT-VNTSC-FRA-97-3;DOT/FRA/ORD-97/02; DOI : https://doi.org/10.21949/1404611 "Safety of High-Speed Ground" (1997). https://doi.org/10.21949/1404611 "Safety of High-Speed Ground Transportation Systems: Analyses of Track Shift under High-Speed Vehicle-Track Interaction" (1997), https://doi.org/10.21949/1404611 "Safety of High-Speed Ground Transportation Systems: Analyses of Track Shift under High-Speed Vehicle-Track Interaction" , 1997, https://doi.org/10.21949/1404611 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Samavedam, G ;

Blader, F.

1997-06-01

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This report describes analysis tools to predict shift under high-speed vehicle- track interaction. The analysis approach is based on two fundamental m...
Validation of a 70-ton Higher Speed Freight Truck Design: Phase II

CITE Title : Validation of a 70-ton Higher Speed Freight Truck Design: Phase II Creator(s) : Singh, Som P.;Brabb, David C.;Prabhakaran, Anand; Corporate Creator(s) : Sharma & Associates, Inc. Corporate Contributor(s) : United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration. Office of Railroad Policy and Development;United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration. Office of Research, Development, and Technology; Published Date : 2020-03-01 Report Number : DOT/FRA/ORD-20/13 URL : /view/dot/44156 "Validation of a 70-ton" (2020). "Validation of a 70-ton Higher Speed Freight Truck Design: Phase II" (2020) "Validation of a 70-ton Higher Speed Freight Truck Design: Phase II" , 2020 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Singh, Som P. ;

Brabb, David C.

2020-03-01

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Previously, Phase I of this project demonstrated viable market potential and operating economics for high speed freight service, and established that ...
Using Vehicle Dynamics Simulation and Meta-models to Understand Factors and Mechanisms Affecting Roll Angle: An Initial Assessment

CITE Title : Using Vehicle Dynamics Simulation and Meta-models to Understand Factors and Mechanisms Affecting Roll Angle: An Initial Assessment Creator(s) : Abu-Odeh, Akram;Kiani, Maysam;Martinez, Melissa Marisol;Fletcher, Tristan;Harris, Lindsay; Corporate Creator(s) : Texas A&M Transportation Institute;ATLAS Center (Mich.); Corporate Contributor(s) : Texas A&M University;Center for Advancing Transportation Leadership and Safety (ATLAS Center);University Transportation Centers Program (U.S.);United States. Dept. of Transportation;University of Michigan; Published Date : 2018-07-01 Report Number : ATLAS-2018-22, ATLAS-602761-00022-1 URL : /view/dot/36415 "Using Vehicle Dynamics Simulation" (2018). "Using Vehicle Dynamics Simulation and Meta-models to Understand Factors and Mechanisms Affecting Roll Angle: An Initial Assessment" (2018) "Using Vehicle Dynamics Simulation and Meta-models to Understand Factors and Mechanisms Affecting Roll Angle: An Initial Assessment" , 2018 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Abu-Odeh, Akram ;

Kiani, Maysam

2018-07-01

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A rollover is defined as any vehicle rotation of 90 degrees or more about any true longitudinal or lateral axis, according to NASS CDS. Rollover crash...
Extraction of Vehicle CAN Bus Data for Roadway Condition Monitoring

CITE Title : Extraction of Vehicle CAN Bus Data for Roadway Condition Monitoring Creator(s) : Li, Howell;Saldivar-Carranza, Enrique;Mathew, Jijo K;Kim, Woosung;Desai, Jairaj;Wells, Timothy;Bullock, Darcy M.; Corporate Creator(s) : Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program Corporate Contributor(s) : Indiana. Dept. of Transportation;United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration; Published Date : 2020-08-01 Report Number : FHWA/IN/JTRP-2020/20 DOI : https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284317212 "Extraction of Vehicle CAN" (2020). https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284317212 "Extraction of Vehicle CAN Bus Data for Roadway Condition Monitoring" (2020), https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284317212 "Extraction of Vehicle CAN Bus Data for Roadway Condition Monitoring" , 2020, https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284317212 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Li, Howell ;

Saldivar-Carranza, Enrique

2020-08-01

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Obtaining timely information across the state roadway network is important for monitoring the condition of the roads and operating characteristics of ...
VDM RoAD User Reference Manual Version 1.0

CITE Title : VDM RoAD User Reference Manual Version 1.0 Creator(s) : Sayers, Michael W. Corporate Creator(s) : University of Michigan. Transportation Research Institute Corporate Contributor(s) : Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center. Office of Engineering Research and Delevopment Published Date : 1999-04-01 Report Number : FHWA-RD-98-169 URL : /view/dot/42357 "VDM RoAD User Reference" (1999). "VDM RoAD User Reference Manual Version 1.0" (1999) "VDM RoAD User Reference Manual Version 1.0" , 1999 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Sayers, Michael W.

1999-04-01

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The main objective of this project was to select among existing vehicle dynamics simulation programs and link them through a common database to commer...
Co-Simulation of Heavy Truck Tire Dynamics and Electronic Stability Control Systems (Phase B)

CITE Title : Co-Simulation of Heavy Truck Tire Dynamics and Electronic Stability Control Systems (Phase B) Creator(s) : Arant, Michael;Kurfess, Thomas; Corporate Creator(s) : National Transportation Research Center, Incorporated, University Transportation Center Corporate Contributor(s) : United States. Dept. of Transportation. Research and Innovative Technology Administration Published Date : 2010-07-01 URL : /view/dot/18178 "Co-Simulation of Heavy Truck" (2010). "Co-Simulation of Heavy Truck Tire Dynamics and Electronic Stability Control Systems (Phase B)" (2010) "Co-Simulation of Heavy Truck Tire Dynamics and Electronic Stability Control Systems (Phase B)" , 2010 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Arant, Michael ;

Kurfess, Thomas

2010-07-01

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In the past decade, electronic stability controls (ESC) have become increasingly common on vehicles operating in the United States. The acceptance of ...
Co-Simulation of Heavy Truck Tire Dynamics and Electronic Stability Control Systems (Phase A)

CITE Title : Co-Simulation of Heavy Truck Tire Dynamics and Electronic Stability Control Systems (Phase A) Creator(s) : Limroth, John;Kurfess, Thomas;Law, E. Harry; Corporate Creator(s) : National Transportation Research Center, Incorporated, University Transportation Center;Clemson University. International Center for Automotive Research; Corporate Contributor(s) : United States. Dept. of Transportation. Research and Innovative Technology Administration Published Date : 2009-07-01 URL : /view/dot/16784 "Co-Simulation of Heavy Truck" (2009). "Co-Simulation of Heavy Truck Tire Dynamics and Electronic Stability Control Systems (Phase A)" (2009) "Co-Simulation of Heavy Truck Tire Dynamics and Electronic Stability Control Systems (Phase A)" , 2009 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Limroth, John ;

Kurfess, Thomas

2009-07-01

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Electronic stability control (ESC) systems have been proven to be an effective means of preventing instability and loss of control on both passenger v...
Passenger rail vehicle safety assessment methodology. Volume I, Summary of safe performance limits.

CITE Title : Passenger rail vehicle safety assessment methodology. Volume I, Summary of safe performance limits. Creator(s) : Samavedam, G.;Gomes, J.;Warren, P.;Blader, F.; Corporate Creator(s) : Foster-Miller, Inc. Published Date : 2000-04-01 Report Number : DOT/FRA/ORD-00/03 URL : /view/dot/23128 "Passenger rail vehicle safety" (2000). "Passenger rail vehicle safety assessment methodology. Volume I, Summary of safe performance limits." (2000) "Passenger rail vehicle safety assessment methodology. Volume I, Summary of safe performance limits." , 2000 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Samavedam, G. ;

Gomes, J.

2000-04-01

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This report presents a methodology based on computer simulation that asseses the safe dyamic performance limits of commuter passenger vehicles. The me...
Passenger rail vehicle safety assessment methodology. Volume II, Detailed analyses and simulation results.

CITE Title : Passenger rail vehicle safety assessment methodology. Volume II, Detailed analyses and simulation results. Creator(s) : Samavedam, G.;Gomes, J.;Blader, F.; Corporate Creator(s) : Foster-Miller, Inc. Published Date : 2000-04-01 Report Number : DOT/FRA/ORD-00/03 URL : /view/dot/23129 "Passenger rail vehicle safety" (2000). "Passenger rail vehicle safety assessment methodology. Volume II, Detailed analyses and simulation results." (2000) "Passenger rail vehicle safety assessment methodology. Volume II, Detailed analyses and simulation results." , 2000 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Samavedam, G. ;

Gomes, J.

2000-04-01

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This report presents detailed analytic tools and results on dynamic response which are used to develop the safe dynamic performance limits of commuter...
Development, evaluation and application of performance-based brake testing technologies field test : executive summary

CITE Title : Development, evaluation and application of performance-based brake testing technologies field test : executive summary Creator(s) : Christiaen, Anne-Claire;Shaffer, Steven J.; Corporate Creator(s) : United States. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Motor Carriers Published Date : 1999-09-01 Report Number : FHWA-MC-98-048 URL : /view/dot/2860 "Development, evaluation and application" (1999). "Development, evaluation and application of performance-based brake testing technologies field test : executive summary" (1999) "Development, evaluation and application of performance-based brake testing technologies field test : executive summary" , 1999 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Christiaen, Anne-Claire ;

Shaffer, Steven J.

1999-09-01

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This report presents the results of the field test portion of the “Development, Evaluation, and Application of Performance-Based Brake Testing Techn...
Train-to-train rear end impact tests - volume I - pre-impact determination of vehicle properties

CITE Title : Train-to-train rear end impact tests - volume I - pre-impact determination of vehicle properties Creator(s) : Anderson, R. L.;Cramer, P. L.; Corporate Contributor(s) : John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.);United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration. Office of Research and Development; Published Date : 1999-03-31 Report Number : DOT-TSC-FRA-76-7,I;FRA/ORD-76/303,I; URL : /view/dot/9766 "Train-to-train rear end impact" (1999). "Train-to-train rear end impact tests - volume I - pre-impact determination of vehicle properties" (1999) "Train-to-train rear end impact tests - volume I - pre-impact determination of vehicle properties" , 1999 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Anderson, R. L. ;

Cramer, P. L.

1999-03-31

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This final report documents these nine tests. Volume I, Pre-Impact Determination of Vehicle Properties, summarizes the vehicle properties obtained pri...
Driver/Vehicle Characteristics in Rear-End Precrash Scenarios Based on the General Estimates System (GES).

CITE Title : Driver/Vehicle Characteristics in Rear-End Precrash Scenarios Based on the General Estimates System (GES). Creator(s) : Wiacek, Christopher;Najm, Wassim; Corporate Creator(s) : John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) Published Date : 1999-03-01 Report Number : SAE Paper 1999-01-0817 URL : /view/dot/9614 "Driver/Vehicle Characteristics in Rear-End" (1999). "Driver/Vehicle Characteristics in Rear-End Precrash Scenarios Based on the General Estimates System (GES)." (1999) "Driver/Vehicle Characteristics in Rear-End Precrash Scenarios Based on the General Estimates System (GES)." , 1999 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Wiacek, Christopher ;

Najm, Wassim

1999-03-01

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This paper studies different driver and vehicle characteristics as they impact pre-crash scenarios of rear-end collisions. It gives a statistical desc...
Vehicle track interaction safety standards

CITE Title : Vehicle track interaction safety standards Creator(s) : Marquis, Brian;LeBlanc, Jon;Tajaddini, Ali; Corporate Creator(s) : John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.);United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration. Office of Research and Development; Published Date : 2014-04-02 Report Number : JRC2014-3872 URL : /view/dot/12040 "Vehicle track interaction safety" (2014). "Vehicle track interaction safety standards" (2014) "Vehicle track interaction safety standards" , 2014 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Marquis, Brian ;

LeBlanc, Jon

2014-04-02

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Vehicle/Track Interaction (VTI) Safety Standards aim toreduce the risk of derailments and other accidents attributableto the dynamic interaction betwe...
Analytical Modeling of Seismic Performance of Curved and Skewed Bridges

CITE Title : Analytical Modeling of Seismic Performance of Curved and Skewed Bridges Creator(s) : Chen, Suren;Chen, Luke;Zhou, Yufen; Corporate Creator(s) : Colorado State University. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering;Mountain-Plains Consortium; Corporate Contributor(s) : United States. Department of Transportation. University Transportation Centers (UTC) Program;United States. Department of Transportation. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology; Published Date : 2019-08-01 Report Number : MPC 19-395 URL : /view/dot/62257 "Analytical Modeling of Seismic" (2019). "Analytical Modeling of Seismic Performance of Curved and Skewed Bridges" (2019) "Analytical Modeling of Seismic Performance of Curved and Skewed Bridges" , 2019 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Chen, Suren ;

Chen, Luke

2019-08-01

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Due to the current limitations on seismic forecasting, there is a high chance that a considerable number of vehicles would remain on a bridge when an ...
Analytical Modeling of Seismic Performance of Curved and Skewed Bridges [Research Brief]

CITE Title : Analytical Modeling of Seismic Performance of Curved and Skewed Bridges [Research Brief] Creator(s) : Chen, Suren;Chen, Luke;Zhou, Yufen; Corporate Creator(s) : Colorado State University;Mountain-Plains Consortium; Corporate Contributor(s) : United States. Department of Transportation. University Transportation Centers (UTC) Program;United States. Department of Transportation. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology; Published Date : 2019-08-01 Report Number : MPC 19-395 (project 461) URL : /view/dot/68356 "Analytical Modeling of Seismic" (2019). "Analytical Modeling of Seismic Performance of Curved and Skewed Bridges [Research Brief]" (2019) "Analytical Modeling of Seismic Performance of Curved and Skewed Bridges [Research Brief]" , 2019 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Chen, Suren ;

Chen, Luke

2019-08-01

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The results suggest that the proposed hybrid methodology can capture the complex dynamic interactions between the bridge and multiple vehicles as well...
Modeling and Route Guidance of Trucks in Metropolitan Areas.

CITE Title : Modeling and Route Guidance of Trucks in Metropolitan Areas. Creator(s) : Ioannou, P.;Chassiakos, Anastasios; Corporate Creator(s) : California. Dept. of Transportation. New Technology and Research Program Published Date : 2001-02-12 Report Number : FHWA/CA/RM-2001/02;99-7-2000-4; URL : /view/dot/15404 "Modeling and Route Guidance" (2001). "Modeling and Route Guidance of Trucks in Metropolitan Areas." (2001) "Modeling and Route Guidance of Trucks in Metropolitan Areas." , 2001 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Ioannou, P. ;

Chassiakos, Anastasios

2001-02-12

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The efficient movement of goods in a metropolitan area, where congestion on highways and surface streets is part of daily life, has become more and mo...

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