STRESS MEASUREMENTS IN 115 RE AND 132 RE RAIL ON CURVED TRACK

Stress distribution in 112, 115, 131, and 132 RE rails on curved track is shown. Most measurements were made for steam locomotive wheel load; however, a diesel locomotive was used for one measurement with 115 RE rail. Fatigue test results are shown on a Goodman diagram.

• Corporate Authors:

  American Railway Engineering Association

  59 East Van Buren Street
  Chicago, IL  United States  60605
• Authors:
  • MAGEE, G M
• Publication Date: 1952

Media Info

• Features: Figures;
• Pagination: p. 1140-50
• Serial:
  • AREA BULLETIN
  • Volume: 53
  • Publisher: American Railway Engineering Association

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Curved track; Deformation curve; Diesel locomotives; Fatigue (Mechanics); Fatigue (Physiological condition); Locomotives; Railroad rails; Railroad tracks; Steam locomotives; Stresses; Technology; Tension; Wheel loads
• Uncontrolled Terms: Contact stress; Tensile stress
• Geographic Terms: United States
• Subject Areas: Railroads; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00040820
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 8 1994 12:00AM