DILEMMA OF DIRECT-FIXATION FASTENING SYSTEMS

A short, nontechnical discussion of the shortcomings of present direct-fixation fastening systems is presented. The state of the art is reviewed, and some suggestions are made on corrective solutions to existing problems.

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• Authors:
  • Hamilton, W R
• Publication Date: 1980

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: References;
• Pagination: pp 37-40
• Monograph Title: Railroad track and facilities
• Serial:
  • Transportation Research Record
  • Issue Number: 744
  • Publisher: Transportation Research Board
  • ISSN: 0361-1981

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Concrete; Concrete ties; Mud pumps; Rail (Railroads); Rail fasteners; Railroad ties; Railroad tracks; Rolling contact; Spikes; Wheels; Wood ties
• Uncontrolled Terms: Track stiffness
• Old TRIS Terms: Mud pumping; Track structures; Wooden cross ties
• Subject Areas: Design; Highways; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00319308
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 0309030528
• Files: TRIS, TRB
• Created Date: Dec 11 1980 12:00AM