THE CONCRETE TIE: WHAT CAN BE EXPECTED FROM IT?

Recent investigations aimed at determining the causes of service cracks in concrete ties, along with the results, are described in this article. Modifications in a proposed specification for concrete ties resulting from these and other problems are noted. Problems involved in expanding concrete-tie production capacity are explored.

• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/1763403
• Corporate Authors:

  Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation

  P.O. Box 350
  Bristol, CT  United States  06010
• Authors:
  • Weber, J W
• Publication Date: 1973-12

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: 2 p.
• Serial:
  • Railway Track and Structures
  • Volume: 69
  • Issue Number: 12
  • Publisher: Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation
  • ISSN: 0033-9016

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Concrete; Concrete ties; Railroad ties; Railroad tracks; Standards
• Old TRIS Terms: Track standards
• Subject Areas: Data and Information Technology; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00053858
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Railway Track and Structures
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 26 1976 12:00AM