Update on ongoing tank car crashworthiness research : predicted performance and fabrication approach

Carolan, Michael E.; Talamini, Brandon; Tyrell, David; John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.)

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Update on ongoing tank car crashworthiness research : predicted performance and fabrication approach

2008-04-22
By Carolan, Michael E. ; Talamini, Brandon ; Tyrell, David

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Proceedings of the 2008 IEEE/ASME/ASCE Joint Railroad Conference
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Carolan, Michael E. ; Talamini, Brandon ; Tyrell, David

Carolan, Michael E. ; Talamini, Brandon ; Tyrell, David Less -
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John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.)
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Collisions Crashworthiness Energy Absorption Fabrication Finite Element Method Hazardous Materials Impact Tests Railroad Safety Tank Cars
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JRC2008-63052
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Proceedings
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United States
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American Society of Mechanical Engineers ; Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

American Society of Mechanical Engineers ; Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Less -
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NTL-RAIL TRANSPORTATION-Rail Safety;NTL-SAFETY AND SECURITY-Rail Safety;NTL-SAFETY AND SECURITY-Vehicle Design;
Abstract:

Research is currently underway to develop strategies for maintaining the structural integrity of railroad tank cars carrying hazardous materials during collisions. This research, sponsored by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), has focused on four design functions to accomplish this goal: blunting the impact load, absorbing the collision energy, strengthening the commodity tank, and controlling the load path into the tank. Previous papers have been presented outlining the weight and space restrictions for this new design, as well as the approach being taken in developing the design. The performance goals for the new car have also been outlined. A key goal for the new design is the ability to contain its lading at four times the impact energy of the baseline equipment.
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