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Experimental Investigation of Gauge Widening and Rail Restraint Characteristics

Document Series:
Technical Reports
Author:
  • Andrew Kish, David Jeong, Denise Dzwonczyk
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-84/12
Office
RDI-20
Keywords:
Rail Restraint; Rail Deflection; Rail Capability; Gauge Widening; Spike Pullout Strength
Document
PB85162428.pdf (2.87 MB)

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Last updated: Thursday, November 1, 1984