University of Illinois Bulletin No.71: Tests of strength properties of chilled car wheels : a report of an investigation conducted by the Engineering Experiment Station, University of Illinois in cooperation with the Association of Manufacturers of Chilled Car Wheels

Maker and role
Frank E. Richart, Author
Rex L. Brown, Author
Paul G. Jones, Author
Association of Manufactuirers of Chilled Car Wheels, Other contributor
The Engineering Experiment Station University of Illinois, Other contributor
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1937

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09-0763
Maker
Frank E. Richart
Rex L. Brown
Paul G. Jones
Association of Manufactuirers of Chilled Car Wheels
The Engineering Experiment Station University of Illinois
Description
Introduction: object of tests / acknowledgment / outline of tests / information regarding car wheels tested: design and dimensions of wheels and axles / physical properties of iron / general methods of testing: preparation of wheels for testing / testing equipment / mounting tests, series 1: mounting allowances and procedure / description of mounting tests / results of original mounting tests / results of repeated mounting tests / comparison of turned and ground wheel seats / effect of mounting speeds / vertical load tests, series 2: outline of vertical load tests / results of vertical load tests / general effect of varying weight of wheel and axle / effect of variation in position of wheel plate and in thickness of rim / effect of brackets / strains and deflections in axles / vertical and lateral load tests, series 3: outline and arrangement of tests / testing procedure / results of tests / effect of variation in wheel and axle weights / effect of variations from standard wheel design / strains and deflections in axles / combined strains due to mounting, vertical loads, and horizontal loads / combined stresses in wheels / breaking strength of wheel rims, series 4: object and outline of rim tests / arrangement and procedure of tests / results of tests of rim strength / bearing tests / conclusion: general discussion of test results / summary of results
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70 pages : diagrams, photographs (black and white) ; 23 cm.
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Frank E. Richart et al. 1937. University of Illinois Bulletin No.71: Tests of strength properties of chilled car wheels : a report of an investigation conducted by the Engineering Experiment Station, University of Illinois in cooperation with the Association of Manufacturers of Chilled Car Wheels, 09-0763. Walsh Memorial Library, The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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