COMPETITION BETWEEN STEEL AND ALUMINUM IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF RAILWAY PASSENGER STOCK

KONKURENCIJA IZMEDU CELIKA I ALUMINIJUMA U IZGRADNJI ZELEZNICKIH PUTNICKIH VOZILA

From an analysis of framework weight, mechanical strength and costs, the author establishes a comparison between the use of stainless steel and aluminium, and considers present trends for passenger stock.

• Authors:
  • BOULEY, J
• Publication Date: 1984

Language

• Undetermined

Media Info

• Features: Photos; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 3-10
• Serial:
  • Zeleznice
  • Volume: 40
  • Issue Number: 1

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Aluminum alloys; Analysis; Costs; Design; Lightweight materials; Passenger cars; Stainless steel; Strength of materials; Vehicle design
• Uncontrolled Terms: Cost analysis; Design criteria
• Old TRIS Terms: Passenger car design
• Subject Areas: Design; Finance; Public Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00386924
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: International Union of Railways
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 30 1984 12:00AM