Clyde rubber 'parallel' wedge fastening for 109 Lb./Yd. F.B. rail on timber sleepers. Toe load and initial driving tests (E-239)

The following work was carried out directly at the request of Mr. M. G. R. Smith, Chief Civil Engineer, Western Region. The objective was to determine the static load applied by the Clyde Rubber wedge fastening when used in conjunction with cast iron baseplates, as supplied by the Chief...