RAIL FASTENING TEST CENTRE OPENED

The test center is part of the Elastic Railspike Company manufacturer of the Pandrol Clip. Key personnel are listed. The Amsler hydraulic rig for simulating dynamic rail loading conditions is described. The laboratory also has nine fatigue testing machines to accommodate various types of rail fastenings.

• Corporate Authors:

  Temple Press Limited

  161-166 Fleet Street
  Longon EC4,   England 
• Publication Date: 1970-9-18

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 687
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY GAZETTE
  • Volume: 126

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Dynamic loads; Equipment tests; Fasteners; Fastenings; Fatigue (Physiological condition); Railroad rails; Stresses; Technology
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• Old TRIS Terms: Clip fasteners; Rail stress; Test equipment
• Subject Areas: Railroads; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00037765
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 6 1976 12:00AM