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A dynamometer simulation of tyre grooving (TM-MS-066)

Last updated on 21 June 2013 3:19

In the Autumn of 1978, severe tyre grooving occurred on Class 501 E.M.U.'s using bar reinforced high phosphorus (P30) blocks. A programme of work was carried out on the B.S.C. (Rotherham) Dynamometer to reproduce the effects of tyre pick-up caused by the action of the mild steel reinforcing bars rubbing...

Author(s): Inckle A.E.

Organisation(s): British Rail Research ;

1980

United Kingdom

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