DocumentCode
1499667
Title
Train performance and tonnage ratings calculated by digital computer
Author
Hogan, J. E.
Author_Institution
Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Philadelphia, Pa.
Volume
77
Issue
5
fYear
1958
fDate
5/1/1958 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
424
Lastpage
430
Abstract
Because of the considerable time savings achieved, the digital computer has been found to be advantageous in the calculation of train performance and locomotive tonnage ratings. These calculations are essential in the determination of potential purchases and utilization of locomotives and other railroad equipment, as well as investment in track improvements.
Keywords
Acceleration; Computers; Equations; Force; Rails; Resistance; Wheels;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Electrical Engineering
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0095-9197
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/EE.1958.6445080
Filename
6445080
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