FORCE MEASURING CELLS

This article discusses the design of a load cell which was primarily to be used in the measurement of forces present in bridge abutments and piers when measuring traction and braking forces on these structures. Considerations used in prototype design are discussed as well as the formulized production model.

• Corporate Authors:

  International Railway Congress Association

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

Media Info

• Features: Figures;
• Pagination: p. 499-500
• Serial:
  • RAIL INTERNATIONAL

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Braking; Bridges; Equipment design; Load transfer; Nondestructive tests; Shear properties; Specifications; Stresses; Structural models; Tension
• Uncontrolled Terms: Contact stress; Tensile stress
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Railroads; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00039464
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 15 1973 12:00AM