SECOND PROGRESS REPORT OF THE ROLLING-LOAD TESTS OF JOINT BARS

Discusses the results of rolling load tests on joint bars. Details of test equipment, specimens, are discussed as well as table illustrating the test program of cantilever bending moment. Brinell hardness readings, wheel load position, design, bolt tension, bar reflectors and spring actions. Finally, a short report in the development and characteristics of the fractures which are formed beneath wheel bars in rail.

• Corporate Authors:

  American Railway Engineering Association

  59 East Van Buren Street
  Chicago, IL  United States  60605
• Authors:
  • Alleman, N J
• Publication Date: 1944

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 434-445
• Serial:
  • AREA BULLETIN
  • Volume: 45
  • Publisher: American Railway Engineering Association

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bolts; Cracking; Defects; Dynamic loads; Failure; Fastenings; Fatigue (Physiological condition); Hardness; Rail joints; Railroad rails; Technology; Tie bars; Wheel loads
• Geographic Terms: United States
• Old TRIS Terms: End breaks; Fissures (Rails); Rail failure; Wheel burn
• Subject Areas: Railroads; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00033312
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 8 1994 12:00AM