The results of the study, summarized in this report, suggest that a cost-effective improvement in locomotive crashworthiness is feasible, at least for a few of the features. In particular, a performance specification that requires ductile collision posts with greater strength appears to yeild the clearest practical benefit. A crash refuge that is relatively simple to enter and provides a direct means of 'riding down' a collision also has merit. Finally, an improvement in the penetration resistance of glazing and the continued use of some other features related to openings in the cab appear to have utility, although confirmation through a review of accident statistics is warranted to show benefit.


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    Title :

    Locomotive Crashworthiness Research. Volume 3. Review and Discussion of Freight Locomotive Crashworthiness Concepts


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1995


    Size :

    30 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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