USE OF SYNTHETIC RESINS AND GLUED CONNECTIONS

The results of an inquiry of the ORE concerning applications of fibreglass and other synthetics in railway vehicles. Mainly the inquiry points up the lack of experience, and knowledge in the application of such materials. The structure of a SNCF vehicle incorporating these materials is described, as well as applications of such materials in parts of locomotives, passenger coaches, and freight cars.

• Corporate Authors:

  International Railway Congress Association

  17-21 rue de Louvrain
  1000 Brussels,   Belgium 
• Publication Date: 1971-5

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 500-501
• Serial:
  • RAIL INTERNATIONAL

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Fabrication; Freight cars; Locomotives; Passenger cars; Plastics; Railroad cars; Technology
• Geographic Terms: France
• Subject Areas: Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00039463
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 15 1973 12:00AM