Finite Element Analysis of APTA Passenger Rail 8G Structural Seat Test [Research Results]

Gordon, Jeff; Severson, Kristine

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Finite Element Analysis of APTA Passenger Rail 8G Structural Seat Test [Research Results]

2023-05-01
By Gordon, Jeff ; Severson, Kristine

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English

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Creators:

Gordon, Jeff ; Severson, Kristine
Corporate Creators:

United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration. Office of Research, Development and Technology ; John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.)
Subject/TRT Terms:

Crashworthiness Dynamic Tests Finite Element Method Impacts Passengers Rail (Railroads) Sled Tests
Publication/ Report Number:

RR 23-06
Resource Type:

Brief
Geographical Coverage:

United States
Edition:

Research Results
Contracting Officer:

Gordon, Jeff
Corporate Publisher:

United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration
Abstract:

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) sponsored researchers at the Volpe Center to perform finite element analyses (FEA) of 8g dynamic crash tests with a commuter rail 2-passenger seat design and Hybrid-III family anthropomorphic test devices (ATDs).
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PDF
Funding:

693JJ620N000049
Collection(s):

Federal Railroad Administration
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https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/67364/dot_67364_DS1.pdf
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