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ASM Failure Analysis Case Histories
ASM Failure Analysis Case Histories: Rail and Rolling Stock
ASM International
ISBN electronic:
978-1-62708-231-0
Publication date:
2019
ASM Failure Analysis Case Histories: Rail and Rolling Stock documents around 20 cases of structural and/or functional failure of locomotive engine components, wheels and axles, suspension systems, couplers, rail sections, and track assemblies and switches. The cases describe the investigation, identify the primary cause, and include remedial solutions. These case histories have been compiled from a wide variety of ASM International publication types, including ASM Handbook volumes, conference proceedings, technical books, journals, and magazines.
ASM Failure Analysis Case Histories: Rail and Rolling Stock
https://doi.org/10.31399/asm.fach.rail.9781627082310
ISBN (electronic): 978-1-62708-231-0
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 2019
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Table of Contents
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Coupling Hardware
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Locomotive Engine Components
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Rivet-Hole Cracks in a Steam BoilerView ChapterByFriedrich Karl Naumann;Friedrich Karl NaumannMax-Planck-Institut für EisenforschungSearch for other works by this author on:Ferdinand SpiesFerdinand SpiesMax-Planck-Institut für EisenforschungSearch for other works by this author on:Published:01 June 2019
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Tooth Bending Fatigue Failure of a Spiral Bevel GearView ChapterByLester E. AlbanLester E. AlbanMetallurgical Engineer, Fairfield Manufacturing Company, Inc., Subsidiary of Rexnord, Inc.Search for other works by this author on:Published:01 June 2019
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Pantographs and Overhead Lines
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Failure Analysis of a Wire RopeView ChapterByK.P. BalanK.P. BalanDefence Metallurgical Research LaboratorySearch for other works by this author on:Published:01 June 2019
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Rail Car Suspension Systems
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Failure of a Hi-Rail DeviceView ChapterByMitchell P. KaplanMitchell P. KaplanWillis, Kaplan & Associates, Inc.Search for other works by this author on:Published:01 June 2019
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Interpretation of a “Rock Candy” Fracture Exhibited by a Steel Railroad CastingView ChapterByAlan A. Johnson;Alan A. JohnsonSpeed Scientific School, University of LouisvilleSearch for other works by this author on:David N. JohnsonDavid N. JohnsonDepartment of Materials Science and Engineering, University of FloridaSearch for other works by this author on:Published:01 June 2019
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Rail Sections and Assemblies
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An Investigation of Shell and Detail Cracking in Railroad RailsView ChapterByRichard C. Rice;Richard C. RiceBattelle-Columbus LaboratoriesSearch for other works by this author on:Richard D. Buchheit;Richard D. BuchheitBattelle-Columbus LaboratoriesSearch for other works by this author on:Published:01 June 2019
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Tank Cars
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Wheels and Axles
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Failure Modes and Materials Performance of Railway WheelsView ChapterPublished:01 June 2019
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Metallographic Characterization of Liquid Metal Embrittlement in a Failed Locomotive AxleView ChapterByW.N. WeinsW.N. WeinsUniversity of NebraskaSearch for other works by this author on:Published:01 June 2019
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