DEVELOPMENTS IN WAYS OF FIXING RAILS TO WOODEN SLEEPERS

WEITERENTWICKLUNG DER SCHIENENBEFESTIGUNG BEI HOLZSCHWELLEN

The criteria for assessing rail-fixing methods are: anchorage, rail slip and torsional strength and the stresses to which the sleeper surface is subjected. The stress from the contact between the sleeper and the rail fastening can be increased by direct fixture of the rail to reduce sleeper wear. During a fatigue test, examination was made of a direct plate fixture with tightening clamp, thus making it possible to compare two different plate fastening methods. Both gave favourable results.

• Authors:
  • EISENMANN, J
• Publication Date: 1973

Language

• German

Media Info

• Features: Figures;
• Pagination: 20 p.
• Serial:
  • Die Holzschwelle
  • Volume: 68
  • Issue Number: 74

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Fastenings; Railroad ties; Railroad tracks; Technology
• Geographic Terms: Germany
• Subject Areas: Materials; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00054783
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: International Union of Railways
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 15 1976 12:00AM