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Longitudinal failure loads (IM-SUS-063)

Last updated on 09 December 2013 3:08

The loading specification for longitudinal failure of the train has evolved in a somewhat arbitrary manner. The nominal failure load for the steering-beam connection to the body has been specified as 600 kN. and the failure load for the coach structure as 1500 kN. The principle behind this difference in...

Author(s): Boocock D.

Organisation(s): British Rail Research ;

1969

United Kingdom

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