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Review of rail sidewear limits (RR-TRS-97-028)

Last updated on 13 August 2014 10:10

The effects of sidewear on flange climb derailment risk have received considerable attention which has resulted in limits for sidewear that have rendered the consideration of limits for the structural integrity of the rail unnecessary. Studies have indicated that once the basic worn shape of a rail has developed, any...

Author(s): Cook M;Harvey R F

Organisation(s): British Rail Research ;

1997

United Kingdom

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