USE OF STEEL PLATE AND SHAPES IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF LOCOMOTIVES

UTILISATION DES TOLES ET PROFILES EN ACIER DANS LA CONSTRUCTION DU MATERIEL MOTEUR DESTINE AUX CHEMINS DE FER

The types of steel used in modern electric or Diesel engines for frames, housings, boilers, and other parts are discussed. Replacement of more conventional structural steels by copper-alloyed and high-yield strength steels is dealt with. Some difficulties in selection are mentioned.

• Authors:
  • Chavanon, R
• Publication Date: 1975-5

Language

• French

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 419-423
• Serial:
  • Revue de Metallurgie
  • Volume: 72
  • Issue Number: 5

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Alloy steel; Design; Diesel electric locomotives; Electric locomotives; High strength steel; Locomotives; Steel; Vehicle design
• Uncontrolled Terms: Design criteria
• Old TRIS Terms: Locomotive design
• Subject Areas: Design; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00128871
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Feb 4 1976 12:00AM