Principal effects of modern equipment include tendency to derailment and excessive wear on track structure, and restricting clearances; in maintenance first step is limiting of speeds and imposed loadings; track inspection has increased; maintenance may be reduced by using concrete ties, adequate tie bedding, and use of heat-treated and alloy rails.


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    Title :

    Track maintenance to accommodate fast, high and heavy loads


    Additional title:

    Ry Track Structures


    Contributors:
    Hay, W.W. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1967


    Size :

    4 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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