The strength of cast iron pistons (E-003)

Last updated on 13 December 2013 2:36
Tests have been made on 18 diameter cast [text omitted as illegible] locomotive pistons to drawing [text omitted as illegible] the pistons being intended for use on Class 5 4-5-0 Locomotives. It is shown that theses pistons will [text omitted as illegible] a pressure of 800 lb./[text omitted as illegible]in.
Author(s): Banks LB
Organisation(s): British Rail Research ;
1952
United Kingdom
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