State-of-the-Art Car Development Program Final Test Report. Volume I. Component Testing.

摘要

The Urban Rapid Rail Vehicle and Systems Program is an integrated development program directed toward improving high speed,frequent-stop urban rail systems. The overall objective is to enhance the attractiveness of rail transportation to the urban traveler by providing service that is as comfortable,reliable,safe and economical as possible. The objective of the State-of-the-Art Car (SOAC) is to demonstrate the best state-of-the-art in rapid rail car design,with two improved cars using existing proven technology. Primary goals for the cars are passenger convenience and operating efficiency. This document,Volume 1of the SOAC Final Test Report,presents the test results of the component testing of the State-of-the-Art car. The purpose of these tests was to show compliance with the SOAC Detail Specification (NTIS PB-225 934). All component tests were conducted by the supplier of the applicable subsystems. An introduction,test procedures and results,and conclusions are presented. Appendices are titled:Propulsion,Dynamic Braking and Auxiliary Power Equipment;Truck Frame;Truck Bolster; Windshield;Seat Strength;and Materials -Fire Resistance.