Steel Rails: Their History, Properties, Strength and Manufacture, With Notes on the Principles of Rolling Stock and Track Design (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

William Hamilton Sellew

 
9781330320204: Steel Rails: Their History, Properties, Strength and Manufacture, With Notes on the Principles of Rolling Stock and Track Design (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book delves into the evolution of rail design, from the earliest iron rails to the modern steel sections used today. The author traces the development of the present design of section, along with a comparison of American rails with those in use on English Railways and the Continent. It examines the forces acting on the rail and the corresponding stresses they produce, discussing the necessity and desire for information on this subject. This book brings together a wide range of perspectives on rail design, providing valuable insights for engineers and railway professionals.

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