RAIL FASTENING

DIE SCHIENENBEFESTIGUNG

The author first gives a concrete description of the enormous stresses to which rails are subjected. From this observation, he then describes the various methods of fastening, from simple nailing to ballastless superstructure, including double-clamping elastic spikes, ribbed plates and concrete sleepers.

• Authors:
  • SCHULTHEISS, H
• Publication Date: 1975

Language

• German

Media Info

• Features: Figures;
• Pagination: p. 63-67
• Serial:
  • Europaverkehr
  • Issue Number: 2

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Concrete; Concrete ties; Mechanical stability; Rail fasteners; Railroad rails; Railroad ties; Railroad tracks; Stresses; Structural design
• Uncontrolled Terms: Track design; Track stability
• Old TRIS Terms: Rail stress
• Subject Areas: Design; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00129306
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: International Union of Railways
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Feb 19 1976 12:00AM