ORE. DT 155 (E162)--APPLICATION OF LINEAR-ELASTIC FRACTURE MECHANICS IN RAILWAY TECHNOLOGY

ORE. DT 155 (E162)--APPLICATION DE LA MECANIQUE DE LA RUPTURE LINEAIRE-ELASTIQUE EN TECHNIQUE FERROVIAIRE

This document describes the principles of linear-elastic fracture mechanics used to evaluate the development of cracks in constructions susceptible to light fracture and to determine their maximum size. It also contains information and recommendations concerning rail inspection, rail welding, solid wheels, wheel tyres and vehicle axles.

• Corporate Authors:

  International Union of Railways

  Office of Research and Experiments
  Utrecht,   Netherlands 
• Authors:
  • Edel, K O
• Publication Date: 1983-11

Language

• French

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: 74 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Axles; Defects; Fracture mechanics; Inspection; Nondestructive tests; Railroad rails; Welding; Wheels
• Old TRIS Terms: Question dt155 (E162); Rail welding
• Subject Areas: Maintenance and Preservation; Public Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00396427
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: International Union of Railways
• Report/Paper Numbers: ORE DT 155 (E162)
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 30 1985 12:00AM