Sept 11 n 11 p 383-386: Action and comparative merits of various gears from viewpoint of impact and buffing. Discussion of developments noted in rivet shearing and impact tests; Oct 2 n 16 p 506-510, 4 figs.: Charts of impact tests made at plant of Symington Co. at Rochester, N. Y. Presents conclusions as to possibilities of testing by car impact method, conception of principles of draft gear action deduced from tests, and recommendations for guidance of possible future activities in pursuing this line of work to more definite conclusion. Report of tests on draft gears made by inspection and test section of U. S. Railroad Administration. (See also - no. 12, Sept. 18 pp. 425-429, 3 figs., no. 14 Sept. 25 pp. 461-464, 4 figs., Oct. 16 pp. 582-584)


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    Title :

    Draft gear tests, U.S.R.A. -- Design, Nature and Scope


    Additional title:

    Ry. Rev


    Published in:

    Railway Review ; 67 , n 11, 12, 14, 16


    Publication date :

    1920


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


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