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APTA S-SEM-RP-011-09

Operational Strategies for Emergency Smoke Ventilation in Tunnels

Abstract

This White Paper establishes guidelines for emergency ventilation of tunnels in the event of a fire.

Keywords: equalization, suspension, wheel load equalization, wheel unloading

Summary

This standard establishes static wheel load equalization requirements to provide passenger equipment with the wheel unloading characteristics necessary to reduce the risk of low-speed wheel climb derailments. The Standard includes requirements for testing to verify compliance with the standard.

Document History

Document Number Version Publication Date Publication Related Information
APTA SS-SEM-WP-013-10 03/15/2010 Published Current

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