TRACK LOADING FUNDAMENTALS--1 INTRODUCTION: TRACK AND WHEEL LOADING

This is the first article in a series describing how maximum axle loads can be determined for permanent way and conversely, how track can be designed and/or improved to carry maximum axle loads. This first article examines track and wheel loading, track stresses, and loading indices and track constants.

• Corporate Authors:

  Temple Press Limited

  161-166 Fleet Street
  Longon EC4,   England 
• Authors:
  • Clarke, C W
• Publication Date: 1957-1-11

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References;
• Pagination: p. 45-48
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY GAZETTE
  • Volume: 106

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Axle load force; Bending; Bending moments; Bending stress; Defects; Deflection; Dynamic loads; Railroad rails; Railroad tracks; Stresses; Technology; Wheel base; Wheel loads; Wheels
• Uncontrolled Terms: Depressions (Indentations)
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• Old TRIS Terms: Axle loadings; Rail deflection; Track stress
• Subject Areas: Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00037216
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 4 1994 12:00AM