S.H.C. rail fastening using spring steel clip 3 7/16' wide and 0.255' thick. Performance in service (E-490)

15 The results of the investigation show that a mean central deflection of 0.138 ins., a mean toe-load per clip of 1.0 ton and a mean maximum bending stress in the clip of 67 tons/sq.in., may be expected under service conditions. 16. It is probable that the toe-load of...