Proceedings of the ... Annual Convention of the American Railway Engineering Association, Volume 11American Railway Engineering Association., 1910 - Railroads List of members in v. 1-10. |
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Page 738
... drained , and at all times kept clear of weeds , high grass and decaying matter . The top tier shall be laid sloping to form a water shed . Especial attention should be given to keeping all rotten wood off of the yard and away from the ...
... drained , and at all times kept clear of weeds , high grass and decaying matter . The top tier shall be laid sloping to form a water shed . Especial attention should be given to keeping all rotten wood off of the yard and away from the ...
Page 883
... drainage is good . A special inspection of these steel ties was made in August , 1909 , for the purpose of making report to your Committee . It was found that a number of the fiber plates , especially under the joints , were somewhat ...
... drainage is good . A special inspection of these steel ties was made in August , 1909 , for the purpose of making report to your Committee . It was found that a number of the fiber plates , especially under the joints , were somewhat ...
Page 907
... drainage . Sizes used should depend on the nature of the soil , kind of coal used and on the character of the traffic . One road reports that 2 - in . rock will fill to the top of the tie in twelve years , then when cleaned to the depth ...
... drainage . Sizes used should depend on the nature of the soil , kind of coal used and on the character of the traffic . One road reports that 2 - in . rock will fill to the top of the tie in twelve years , then when cleaned to the depth ...
Page 917
... drainage . Traffic conditions have no special influence on size , and fine rock can certainly be handled cheaper ... drainage . We find trouble with too much shale , as this quickly disintegrates , prevents drainage , cements around the ...
... drainage . Traffic conditions have no special influence on size , and fine rock can certainly be handled cheaper ... drainage . We find trouble with too much shale , as this quickly disintegrates , prevents drainage , cements around the ...
Page 918
... drainage and are best for roads carrying large amounts of coal or material which leaks from the car and fouls the ballast . Where passenger traffic predominates , and extreme smoothness of track is desirable , the smaller sizes giving ...
... drainage and are best for roads carrying large amounts of coal or material which leaks from the car and fouls the ballast . Where passenger traffic predominates , and extreme smoothness of track is desirable , the smaller sizes giving ...
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