A study of distortion resulting from the running surface repair welding of BS.11 (normal quality) rail (TM-MET-59)

A proportion of the manual metal arc welding carried out on site on B.R, is for the repair of surface damage, e,g. wheelburns and squats, on plain BS.11 (normal quality) rail. In the. procedures used for this type of repair, no special measures are taker; to reduce any distortion which...