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An assessment of the effects of weld straightening (TN-SM-155)

Last updated on 16 August 2013 3:58

The evidence gained from this exercise has shown that the unloaded rail profile of flash-butt welds dipped by up to 2.5mm (in a rail length of 1.12m centring on the weld) can remain improved for up to one and a half years after rail straightening, and the effect can last...

Author(s): Carlin P.G.S.

Organisation(s): British Rail Research ;

1980

United Kingdom

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