CHANGING CANT OF SLAB TRACK

Laying slab track introduces a permanence which poses problems when speeds are increased and cant deficiencies arise. The author examines the track geometry putting forward two approaches embodying shims and fastenings which can be changed mutually from inside to outside rails.

• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/9675046
• Corporate Authors:

  Broadfields (Technical Publishers) Limited

  Little Leighs
  Chelmsford, Essex CMB 1PM,   England 
• Authors:
  • Bramall, B
• Publication Date: 1974-5

Media Info

• Features: Figures;
• Pagination: 3 p.
• Serial:
  • Rail Engineering International
  • Volume: 4
  • Issue Number: 4
  • Publisher: De Rooi Publications
  • ISSN: 0141-4615

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Concrete slab track; Railroad tracks; Standards; Structural design; Superelevation
• Uncontrolled Terms: Track geometry
• Old TRIS Terms: Track standards
• Subject Areas: Design; Highways; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00057178
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Rail Engineering International
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 31 1976 12:00AM