INVESTIGATION OF THE IMPACT EFFECT OF FLAT WHEELS PRELIMINARY REPORT

The test reported the effect of wheel flat upon rail, tie plates, ties. Test situation included a test track over which a loaded coal car with a 4 inch long flat spot, was run. Stress was measured by special M.I.T. testing gear and a high speed camera. The tests were run at speeds of 5 to 40 mph to determine effect of speed upon stresses created by out-of-round wheels.

• Corporate Authors:

  American Railway Engineering Association

  59 East Van Buren Street
  Chicago, IL  United States  60605
• Authors:
  • MAGEE, G M
  • Cress, E E
• Publication Date: 1944

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 9-23
• Serial:
  • AREA BULLETIN
  • Volume: 45
  • Publisher: American Railway Engineering Association

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bending; Bending stress; Deformation curve; Fatigue (Mechanics); Fatigue (Physiological condition); Field tests; Impact loads; Rail (Railroads); Stresses; Technology; Wheels
• Uncontrolled Terms: Contact stress
• Geographic Terms: United States
• Old TRIS Terms: Flat wheels; Impact loading; Rail stress
• Subject Areas: Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00033313
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 8 1994 12:00AM