ABSTRACT

The implementation of the RAM Prediction and Safety Assessment models to an Urban Maglev System are respectively presented in Chapter 2 and 3.

2 APPLICATION OF A SYSTEM RAM MODEL

System performances may be measured and estimated by a large number of parameters, each one focusing on different aspects of the system. The choice should be oriented to aspects that are considered more critical (i.e. technical aspects of the equipment, ride quality, service availability, etc.).