Stresses in rail ends measurements of dynamic stresses in rail joints in 109 Lb./Yd. F.B. rail with fishplates with machine skimmed fishing surfaces (E-241)

It is concluded that the use of fishplates with machine skimmed fishing surfaces is a satisfactory way of reducing the likelihood of fatigue failure at the fishbolt holes at the joints in 109 lb./yd. F.B. rail, provided that the fishing surface can be maintained so that the contact remains as...