An investigation of the dynamic stresses occurring in service at critical points on the diesel engine frame of B.R. Brush-Mirrlees type 2 locomotive no. D. 5602 (E-471)

The service inspection of Brush-Mirlees type [text omitted as illegible] locomotives has revealed fatigue cracks at fillet welds and in other parts of the diesel engine frame. The dynamic stress ranges occurring at these critical positions during engine running have been measured first with the locomotive stationary and connected to...