Rail Impact Testing. Test Operations Procedure (TOP)

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Abstract:

This TOP describes the procedures for conducting a rail impact test. The rail impact test is used to verify structural integrity of the test item and the adequacy of the tie-down system and tie-down procedures This TOP is intended for vehicles and equipment that will be transported by rail to determine the effect of normal railroad car impacts that occur during rail shipment over the full life span of the test item.

Author(s):
No Author(s) Identified
Author Organization(s):
ABERDEEN TEST CENTER MD SUPPORT EQUIPMENT DIV
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.
Supplementary Note:
This TOP supersedes TOP 1-2-501,dated 30 June 1995, The original document contains color images.
Pagination:
0013

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
TOP-1-2-501
Monitor Series:
ADTC/APG
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_5.3_Planning
Communities of Interest:
Human Systems
Descriptor(s):
*RAILS, *STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY, *IMPACT TESTS, RAILROAD CARS, TIEDOWN DEVICES, RAIL TRANSPORTATION, LIFE EXPECTANCY(SERVICE LIFE)
Field(s)/Group(s):
Surface Transportation and Equipment, Structural Engineering and Building Technology, Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies
Report Date:
2008 Sep 15
Creation Date:
2008 Dec 17