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Light Rail Vehicle Crash Energy Management
Problem Statement and Objectives
In an effort to improve the safety of Light Rail Vehicle (LRV) designs in the U.S., while allowing for lighter vehicle designs, the ASME RT-1 Committee considered the Crash Energy Management (CEM) design approach with reduced buff load requirements. However, concerns over compatibility with older vehicles resulted in an impasse in deciding whether to adopt a high end-to-end static strength design format or a lower end-to-end static strength design format. ARA was brought in to find a solution to ASME's standstill.
- develop Crash Energy Management (CEM) requirements for Light Rail Vehicles
- help the ASME RT-1 Committee develop a structural safety standard for LRVs
For inquiries or comments, please contact:
Dr. Steven Kirkpatrick
Principal Engineer
e-mail: skirkpatrick@ara.com
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