X-RAY APPARATUS FOR THE MEASUREMENT OF RESIDUAL STRESSES IN RAILWAY WHEELS

Theory of the X-ray method of measuring residual stress with a film technique is briefly outlined. An apparatus in use at B. H. P. Melbourne Research Laboratories for measuring residual stresses in railway wheels is described. Results obtained and problems found to date are reported.

• Corporate Authors:

  Australian Institute of Metals

  191 Royal Parade
  Parkville, Victoria 3052,   Australia 
• Authors:
  • Stevens, P J
• Publication Date: 1976-12

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 186-190
• Serial:
  • Journal of the Australian Institute of Metals
  • Volume: 21
  • Issue Number: 4
  • Publisher: Australian Institute of Metals

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Equipment tests; Inspection; Residual stress; Stresses; Structural analysis; Wheels; X ray analysis
• Old TRIS Terms: Test equipment; Wheel stresses; X-ray inspection
• Subject Areas: Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00167995
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jan 13 1978 12:00AM