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A K-calibration for taches ovales (IM-FM-012)

Last updated on 02 December 2013 4:37

The first step towards the establishment of logical inspection periods and a rejection criterion for Taches Ovales (Rail Failure type 211 - Figs. 1 and 2) is the provision of a K-calibration for this type of defect since it enables service crack propagation rates and failure stresses to be predicted...

Author(s): Allen R. J.

Organisation(s): British Rail Research ;

1972

United Kingdom

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