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The accuracy of VERSE stress free temperature measurements on curved track of 1000 m radius (RR-TCE-076)

Last updated on 13 August 2014 10:43

A comprehensive auditable record of rail stress free temperature (SFT) is an essential part of Railtrack's safety management system to avoid continuous welded rail (CWR) track buckling in hot weather. Existing SFT measurement techniques are destructive, and hence are expensive, disruptive and slow. VERSE (VErtical Rail Stiffness Equipment) is a...

Author(s): Banton I;Broomhead S F

Organisation(s): British Rail Research ;

1997

United Kingdom

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