Policies in maintaining joints for maximum efficiency and safety; heat treating rail ends; strength of joints; bolt tension; corrosion fatigue cracks in upper fillet; progressive fractures in joint bars; tests show that brushed-on lubricant of petrolatum or similar material, protected with plugs at each end of joint will give good protection against corrosion for 6 to 8 yr. Before Maintenance of Way Club, Chicago.


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    Title :

    Rail joint maintenance -- What points need emphasis?


    Additional title:

    Ry Eng Maintenance


    Contributors:
    Magee, G.M. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1951


    Size :

    3 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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