TRACK LOADING FUNDAMENTALS--5 EFFECT OF WHEELBASE ON TRACK STRESSES

Axle loads are tabulated for various steam and diesel locomotives, and the effect of wheelbase on track stresses is analyzed. Three different designs of diesel-electric locomotives were selected to illustrate the effect of wheelbase arrangement on rail stress. It was found that the 2-Do-2 type produced 10 percent lower rail stress values than either of the A1A-A1A types, despite its higher power rating.

• Corporate Authors:

  Temple Press Limited

  161-166 Fleet Street
  Longon EC4,   England 
• Authors:
  • Clarke, C W
• Publication Date: 1957-3-8

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 274-278
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY GAZETTE
  • Volume: 106

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Axle load force; Defects; Diesel locomotives; Dynamic loads; Locomotives; Railroad rails; Railroad tracks; Steam locomotives; Stresses; Technology; Wheel base; Wheel loads
• Uncontrolled Terms: Depressions (Indentations)
• Geographic Terms: Australia; United Kingdom; United States
• Old TRIS Terms: Axle loadings; Rail stress; Track stress
• Subject Areas: Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00037220
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 4 1994 12:00AM