Increased Rail Transit Vehicle Crashworthiness in Head-On Collisions. Volume I. Initial Impact

Hahn, Edward E.; IIT Research Institute

doi:10.21949/1526699

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Increased Rail Transit Vehicle Crashworthiness in Head-On Collisions. Volume I. Initial Impact

1980-06-01
By Hahn, Edward E.

[PDF-3.62 MB]

English

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Hahn, Edward E.
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IIT Research Institute
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John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) ; United States. Urban Mass Transportation Administration

John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) ; United States. Urban Mass Transportation Administration Less -
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Collisions Crash Avoidance Systems Crash Injury Research Draft Gears Dynamic Structural Analysis Gears Head On Collisions Impact Protection Mathematical Models Occupant Protection Devices Passenger Cars Railroad Cars Rail Transit Rapid Transit Rapid Transit Cars Safety Safety Engineering Simulation Vehicle Design
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DOT-TSC-UMTA-80-17,I ; UMTA-MA-06-0025-80-1

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https://doi.org/10.21949/1526699
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United States
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United States. Urban Mass Transportation Administration
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A specific goal of safety is to reduce the number of injuries that may result from the collision of two trains. In Volume I, a two-dimensional analytic simulation model of the leading cars of two impacting transit car consists is formulated. This model is capable of simulating the mechanics of head-on initial impact of two transit cars on straight level track. Specifically, the model is capable of establishing the critical parameters which govern whether the cars crush, override, or crush with subsequent override. This simulation model is used to assess impact control devices currently in service, such as anticlimbers, couplers, and draft gear. The report also presents a detailed experimental test plan for evaluating the strength and effectiveness of future designs of impact control devices which has been developed.
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