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Crack Propagation Life of Detail Fractures in Rails

Document Series:
Technical Reports
Author:
  • Federal Railroad Administration
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-88/13
Office
RDI-20
Keywords:
Crack Growth; Detail Fracture; Fracture Mechanics; Rail Integrity; Safe Crack; Growth Life
Document
028_DOT-TSC-FRA-88-01_ntl.bts.gov-lib-34000-34200-34244.pdf (5.36 MB)

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Last updated: Saturday, October 1, 1988