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Fatigue tests on friction welded tubes (TM-STM-048)

Last updated on 21 June 2013 2:48

In the search for lightweight wheelsets a hollow cylindrical axle has been proposed. The wheels may be joined to the axle by using the technique of friction welding. The purpose of the experiments described in this report was to establish the probable fatigue life of the friction weld. In...

Author(s): Tunna J.M.

Organisation(s): British Rail Research ;

1980

United Kingdom

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