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The efficiency of tensioning during the stressing of CWR (TM-TS-076)

Last updated on 12 July 2013 2:18

When stressing continuously welded rail using hydraulic tensors, the rails are supported by rollers or slideplates placed under the rail foot prior to tensioning. In addition, if the track is curved, side rollers which react against the rail web are used. The prime objective is to minimise the resistance to...

Author(s): Lane G. S.

Organisation(s): British Rail Research ;

1977

United Kingdom

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