University of Illinois Bulletin No.45: Freight train curve resistance on a one-degree curve and a three-degree curve

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Accession number

09-0758

Maker

Edward C. Schmidt

Description

Introduction / tracks and trains - test track, trains / test procedure, methods and conditions - test program - immediate purpose of tests - correction for grade - correction for acceleration - journal temperature - correction for wind resistance - weather conditions - methods of calculation / results of tests - immediate results - graphical presentation of immediate results - final results curve resistance - final results in graphical form / discussion of results - divergence among final results - influence of track curvature - influence of speed on curve resistance - applicability of results in freight service / summary and conclusions.

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Physical description

47 p. : ill., diagrs. ; 23 cm.

Credit line

Edward C. Schmidt. Jul 1927. University of Illinois Bulletin No.45: Freight train curve resistance on a one-degree curve and a three-degree curve, 09-0758. Walsh Memorial Library, The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Serial Bulletin Communication Artefacts Documentary Artefacts Other Documents

Production place

Urbana Illinois United States of America North America Americas

Subject: all levels

Curves and turnouts Railroads Railroad freight cars Freight New Zealand

Collection type

Published Titles Walsh Memorial Library

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