Problem of weight reduction in interchange cars has been recognized not alone from standpoint of brake apparatus required to meet new conditions, but from standpoint of weight reduction in brake itself; new design would yield weight saving of about 197 lbs, nearly 30% of total; economic aspects.
Weight reduction-freight cars -- A.A.R. Standard air brake -- AB single capacity freight brake equipment
Am Soc Mech Engrs -- Advance Paper
American Society of Mechanical Engineers -- Meeting A-106 ; 1947
1947
3 pages
Aufsatz (Konferenz)
Englisch
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