Mechanics of Train Collision

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Mechanics of Train Collision

1976-04-30
By Tong, Pin

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English

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Tong, Pin
Corporate Creators:

John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.)
Corporate Contributors:

United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration. Office of Research and Development
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Publication/ Report Number:

DOT-TSC-FRA-76-5 ; FRA-OR&D-76-246
Resource Type:

Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

United States
Corporate Publisher:

John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.)
Abstract:

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.
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PDF
Funding:

RR628/R6317
Download URL:

https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/9768/dot_9768_DS1.pdf
File Type:

[PDF - 2.36 MB]
Collection(s):

Volpe Center ; Federal Railroad Administration
Main Document Checksum:

urn:sha256:7064b42de090d6910160c458bf76e6e53c46a52e093e03d7523196d0de4ade54

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English

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