GAUGING THE USEFUL LIFE OF RAILS

A device for determining the useful life of a rail is described. This particular instrument requires no attachment to the rail as do many other devices. The weight of the rail is read directly on a single scale. Also, a cross-section of the worn rail can be produced.

• Corporate Authors:

  Temple Press Limited

  161-166 Fleet Street
  Longon EC4,   England 
• Publication Date: 1952-4-4

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos;
• Pagination: p. 375
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY GAZETTE
  • Volume: 96

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Equipment tests; Fatigue (Mechanics); Fatigue (Physiological condition); Inspection; Railroad rails; Technology; Wear
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• Old TRIS Terms: Rail inspection; Test equipment
• Subject Areas: Railroads; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00039602
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 4 1994 12:00AM