Published 1985 | Version v1
Book

Predictive estimates for behaviour in the train crash demonstration

  • 1. Ove Arup and Partners, London (UK)

Description

Predictive work for the Train Crash Demonstration included estimates of the post-impact behaviour of the flask, flatrol, locomotive and carriages. These estimates were produced using hand calculations and desk study of certain relevant railway incidents. Because of the natural uncertainties in the process, an event 'tree' was constructed to show the various possible motions foreseen. Observations from the Demonstration are summarised and compared with the estimates. (author)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Publisher
Mechanical Engineering Publications Ltd.
Imprint Place
Bury St. Edmunds (UK)
ISBN
0 85298 574 6
Imprint Title
The resistance to impact of spent Magnox fuel transport flasks. Papers presented at a seminar held in London on 30 April and 1 May 1985
Imprint Pagination
249 p.
Journal Page Range
p. 185-192.

Conference

Title
Seminar on the resistance to impact of spent Magnox fuel transport flasks.
Dates
30 Apr - 1 May 1985.
Place
London (UK).

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
United Kingdom
INIS RN
17009868
Subject category
S42: ENGINEERING;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
ACCIDENTS; CASKS; COMPARATIVE EVALUATIONS; DEFORMATION; FAILURE MODE ANALYSIS; FORECASTING; IMPACT SHOCK; PUBLIC RELATIONS; RAIL TRANSPORT; SIMULATION; VEHICLES
Descriptors DEC
CONTAINERS; EVALUATION; LAND TRANSPORT; SYSTEM FAILURE ANALYSIS; SYSTEMS ANALYSIS; TRANSPORT