USE OF SAND FOR IMPROVING TRACTIVE STOCK ADHESION

In the general remarks, it is stated that the adhesion coefficient closely depends on essentially variable parameters, and the sanding is the most effective method of obtaining a high adhesion coefficient. The article then explains the different problems involved when using this method and gives details of the solutions adopted after tests to make the method the most efficient, without interfering with transport safety.

• Corporate Authors:

  Societe Nationale des Chemins de Fer Francais

  92 rue Bonaparte
  75 Paris 6e,   France 
• Authors:
  • Bernard, M
  • Juien, E
  • Chretien, A
• Publication Date: 1973-1

Language

• French

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 46-49
• Serial:
  • REVUE GENERALE DES CHEMINS DE FER
  • Volume: 92

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Adhesion; Coefficients; Sanding; Train track dynamics
• Old TRIS Terms: Adhesion coefficient; Sanding systems
• Subject Areas: Construction; Data and Information Technology; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00046341
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: British Railways
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 4 1974 12:00AM