Rail Impact Testing. Test Operations Procedure (TOP)

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.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 15, 2008
Accession Number
ADA490124

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  • Human Systems

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  • Air Temperature
  • Department Of Defense
  • Developmental Tests
  • Dynamic Tests
  • Engineering
  • Environmental Tests
  • Impact Tests
  • Instrumentation
  • Locomotives
  • Measurement
  • Railroad Cars
  • Standards
  • Strain Gages
  • Technical Information Centers
  • Test Methods
  • Transportation
  • Vehicles

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