ESTIMATING WEIGHTS OF RAILS IN THE TRACK

The Railimeter measures rail in two directions simultaneously, and indicates the weight of the section in lb. per year by a pointer on a scale. If side cutting is present, a reading from a side-cut gage is subtracted from the reading of the Railimeter. Where the rail is galled it is of course necessary to displace the chair at the gall when measuring the weight of this section. A chart estimating rail life based on the Railimeter reading is illustrated. The results obtained with this instrument compare favorably with more laborious methods previously used.

• Corporate Authors:

  Temple Press Limited

  161-166 Fleet Street
  Longon EC4,   England 
• Authors:
  • Brown, G W
• Publication Date: 1940-8-23

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos;
• Pagination: p. 203-204
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY GAZETTE
  • Volume: 73

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Defects; Equipment tests; Fatigue (Mechanics); Fatigue (Physiological condition); Inspection; Inspection cars; Maintenance of way; Railroad rails; Railroad tracks; Technology; Wear
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• Old TRIS Terms: Rail inspection; Test equipment; Track maintenance equipment
• Subject Areas: Maintenance and Preservation; Railroads; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00037687
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 4 1994 12:00AM