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Strain measurements on class 58 engine crankcase (LR-VST-93-053)

Last updated on 12 April 2013 2:15

A number of fatigue failures have been experienced on class 58 engine crankcases. Cracks initiated around a spot face on the crankcase wall and have propagated through the section. It has not been possible to repair the crankcases suffering from these cracks and they have been scrapped. Train Load Freight...

Author(s): Bonyad A

Organisation(s): British Rail Research ;

1993

United Kingdom

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