Rubber-tired rapid transit

Journal Article · Tue Jun 01 04:00:00 EDT 1976 · Mech. Eng.; (United States)

OSTI ID:7149231

Sulkin, M A; Miller, D R

A detailed study is given of some of the more important characteristics of today's rubber-tired rapid transit systems as described in Part 1. Data covering the wide variety of switching, guidance, and support concepts; tire loadings; and operational capabilities are analyzed and correlation to provide a better understanding of the state-of-the-art. In the interest of energy conservation a comparative analysis of energy utilization of both steel-wheeled and rubber-tired vehicles is included.

• Research Organization: Daniel, Mann, Johnson, and Mendenhall, Los Angeles, CA
• OSTI ID: 7149231
• Journal Information: Mech. Eng.; (United States), Journal Name: Mech. Eng.; (United States) Vol. 98:6; ISSN MEENA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
320203 -- Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization-- Transportation-- Land & Roadway
33 ADVANCED PROPULSION SYSTEMS
330601* -- Vehicle Design Factors-- Body & Chassis
CONTROL EQUIPMENT
CONTROL SYSTEMS
ENERGY CONSERVATION
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
EQUIPMENT
MECHANICAL STRUCTURES
OPERATION
PERFORMANCE
RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEMS
SUPPORTS
TIRES
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS