PLASTICS IN TRACK CONSTRUCTION

Discusses the factors in the use of flat fishplates with epoxy joints. Includes tests of static characteristics, tensile tests, pulsation tests and deflection tests between bolted and epoxical joints. In addition, in service tests along with comparisons of initial cost of material, labor and upkeep. Plus, projected cost-savings analysis for five years is included.

• Corporate Authors:

  VEB Autobahnbaukombinat

  Templinestrasse 19
  Potsdam,   Germany 
• Authors:
  • Knauthe, C
• Publication Date: 1964-3

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 134-138
• Serial:
  • Deutsche Eisenbahntechnik
  • Issue Number: 3
  • Publisher: VEB Autobahnbaukombinat

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bending; Bending stress; Construction; Costs; Electric insulating materials; Electrical properties; Fastenings; Insulating materials; Plastics; Rail joints; Railroad tracks; Stresses; Technology; Tension; Tie bars; Track laying
• Uncontrolled Terms: Tensile stress
• Geographic Terms: Germany
• Old TRIS Terms: Track construction costs
• Subject Areas: Construction; Finance; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00033278
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 8 1994 12:00AM