DESIGN OF SPRINGS

Due to high stresses and abrasive action between laminated spring plates causing a reduction in thickness, it is recommended that a service life be established for the springs and the springs then be replaced. Several other design weaknesses are described, including the center fastening.

• Corporate Authors:

  Temple Press Limited

  161-166 Fleet Street
  Longon EC4,   England 
• Authors:
  • Frost, W E
• Publication Date: 1952-12-26

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 705-706
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY GAZETTE
  • Volume: 97

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Fatigue (Physiological condition); Spring; Suspensions; Technology; Trucks; Wear
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• Subject Areas: Motor Carriers; Railroads; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00039469
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 4 1994 12:00AM