Slow bend tests on Balfour Beatty rail welds: Fourth test series (RR-STR-95-070)

On behalf of Balfour Beatty, British Rail Research has carried out slow bend tests, in accordance with Balfour Beatty specification 02467-5, on four "Thermite" welds and four flash-butt welds. All specimens originated from MRTC Singapore. This report summarises the test results and discusses the reasons why three of the "Thermite"...