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The influence of some secondary variables on the K-calibration of star cracks (IM-FM-023)

Last updated on 29 August 2013 3:54

1. Reducing bolt-hole diameter per se appears unlikely to affect significantly the propagation of bolt-hole cracks. 2. The tensile stress in the web induced by tightening the fish-bolts could significantly reduce the live load that a cracked joint could safely carry. 3. Further work on the effect of...

Author(s): Allen R.J.

Organisation(s): British Rail Research ;

1972

United Kingdom

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