International Library of Technology · Scranton, International Textbook Co. · leaf 262
Fig. 45. Fig. 46. Fig. 47. the wheel tread, the traction surface between the two is astraight line. In conformity with the observed fact thatthe side of the rail head next to the gauge line alwayswears down first, to meet the bevel of the wheel, the verysensible idea is now being practiced of… … Fig. 48. rail head also beveled to conform to the bevel on the wheeltread; the result is that the rail and wheel are a fit to beginwith and do not have to wear down to that condition. Thisconstruction is said to effect a saving of about 33^ per cent.in the life of the wheel and rail. Fig, 45 shows…
Electrical engineering
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