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The fracture toughness of an experimental cast bainitic (SRR) crossing which failed in manufacture (TN-STM-19)

Last updated on 25 April 2014 4:35

The swing nose crossing was cast in an experimental bainitic steel by Edgar Allen Foundry Ltd. This steel had been selected from three candidate steels following tests and examinations to determine their mechanical and metallurgical properties. The casting failed during a cold straightening operation when it was loaded in...

Author(s): Cannon DF;Sharpe KA

Organisation(s): British Rail Research ;

1980

United Kingdom

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