ALUMINUM TECHNOLOGY FOR ROLLING STOCK

This article is digested from a paper by K.P. Brockway which was presented to the Institution of Locomotive Engineers in London in October, 1959. The paper discusses the principles and features of rolling stock design; the durability of aluminum, its elastic properties, deflection, impact strength, proof stress, bearing strength, compressive strength, thermal expansion, design loadings, and geometry of the structure. The use of thin sections and the adoption of the most efficient structural shapes assist the designer in his quest for economy.

• Corporate Authors:

  Temple Press Limited

  161-166 Fleet Street
  Longon EC4,   England 
• Publication Date: 1959-10-23

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 324-325
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY GAZETTE
  • Volume: 111

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Dynamic loads; Economics; Elasticity (Mechanics); Impact loads; Railroad cars; Stresses; Technology; Thermal stresses; Vehicle design
• Uncontrolled Terms: Contact stress
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• Old TRIS Terms: Impact loading
• Subject Areas: Design; Economics; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00039307
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 4 1994 12:00AM