TRACK LOADING FUNDAMENTALS--2 DETERMINATION OF RAIL SECTION

Various factors affecting rail stress are examined. The contribution of train speed, traction, and wheel spacing in producing rail stress are considered. Rail lift and sleeper spacing are also discussed in relation to rail stress.

• Corporate Authors:

  Temple Press Limited

  161-166 Fleet Street
  Longon EC4,   England 
• Authors:
  • Clarke, C W
• Publication Date: 1957-1-25

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 103-107
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY GAZETTE
  • Volume: 106

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Buckling; Dynamic loads; Motors; Railroad rails; Railroad ties; Railroad trains; Spacing; Stresses; Technology; Velocity; Wheel loads; Wheels
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• Old TRIS Terms: Cross tie spacing; Rail stress; Wheel spacing
• Subject Areas: Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00037217
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 4 1994 12:00AM