FASTENERS HOLDING THE LINE

Railroad track contains millions of non-moving parts; the job to keep those parts in the proper geometric relation belongs to fasteners. Today's faster trains and heavier loads demand sophisticated fastening systems for both safety and efficiency. The article discusses the ways many fastener suppliers are meeting the challenge.

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  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/1763403
• Corporate Authors:

  Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation

  345 Hudson Street
  New York, NY  United States  10014
• Authors:
  • Judge, T
• Publication Date: 2000-6

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 49-53
• Serial:
  • Railway Track and Structures
  • Volume: 96
  • Issue Number: 6
  • Publisher: Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation
  • ISSN: 0033-9016

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Axle load force; Fasteners; Fastenings; High speed rail; Railroad tracks; Safety
• Subject Areas: Railroads; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00794356
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 25 2000 12:00AM