Comparison of properties of various thermoplastics and thermosetting materials with glass reinforcement; examples show how they were developed and introduced into rolling stock construction during last 30 yr; applications in coaching stock, locomotives, and freight vehicles and containers under consideration of resistance to corrosive atmospheres, lightness, strength/weight ratio, ease of manufacture and repair, and thermal, sound and electric insulation cost.


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    Title :

    Some of uses of plastics in railway rolling stock


    Additional title:

    Instn Locomotive Engrs -- J


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    1963


    Size :

    45 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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