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Lifting of dipped thermit & flash welded rail joints (TN-FM-047)

Last updated on 22 November 2013 2:27

The results of the tests reported in this document indicate that lifting of dipped flash-welds should have negligible effect on the properties of the flash-welds, provided that the welds are sound. Lifting of dipped thermit welds has a detrimental effect on the fatigue properties of the joint but, lower dynamic...

Author(s): Ashton M.E.

Organisation(s): British Rail Research ;

1974

United Kingdom

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