Increase of gradient is caused by increase of open pit depth to as much as 700 m; this creates problem of braking electric railroad trains; calculation of length along which train can be stopped, time necessary to actuate braking system, and speed of train preceding braking.


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    Title :

    Maximum range of railroad gradients in open pits


    Additional title:

    Velichina maksimal'nogo uklona zheleznodorozhnykh putei kar'erov


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    Publication date :

    1964


    Size :

    4 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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