An Exposition of the Danger and Deficiencies of the Present Mode of Railway Construction (Classic Reprint): With Suggestion for Its Improvement - Couverture souple

Greenhow, C. H.

9781331996736: An Exposition of the Danger and Deficiencies of the Present Mode of Railway Construction (Classic Reprint): With Suggestion for Its Improvement

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ISBN 10 : 1331996732 ISBN 13 : 9781331996736

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Understand how wheel-rail physics shape railway safety—and what changes could reduce accidents.

This concise analysis explains the dangers of the then-common railway design and argues for a new approach to wheel and rail shapes. It connects theory to practical design changes that aim to improve security on fast-moving trains. This book examines the key forces at play where wheels meet rails, especially at higher speeds. It argues that careful adjustment of contact surfaces is essential to prevent derailments and wear, and it outlines specific design ideas intended to keep carriages stable, even on curves and under varying loads.

Why straight-line motion becomes riskier as speed increases and how that affects safety.
Proposed shapes for rails and wheels that improve contact and stability.
How curve dynamics change the interaction between wheel tires and rails.
Methods to reduce wear, improve alignment, and counteract destabilizing impulses.

Ideal for readers of railway engineering history, safety-focused design, and the evolution of locomotive technology.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1331996732
ISBN 13: 9781331996736
Reliure: Broch�
Nombre de pages: 33
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An Exposition of the Danger and Deficiencies of the Present Mode of Railway

C. H. Greenhow

Edit� par Forgotten Books, 2018

ISBN 10 : 1331996732 ISBN 13 : 9781331996736

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the need for scientific advancement in the construction of railways. The author was deeply concerned about the safety failures he witnessed, particularly the number of serious and fatal railway accidents. Arguing that many of these could have been prevented, he sought to demonstrate the importance of proper scientific application, and the consequences of ignoring it, in the pursuit of greater safety and efficiency on the railways. He elucidates this through a detailed exploration of the relationship between the wheel, rail, and carriage, explaining how their correct adjustment to one another is key to railway safety. He furthermore argues for the use of convex rails and concave wheels, and explains the benefits of inclining the wheel spokes inward. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of railway safety, this book provides a valuable insight into Victorian scientific thought and the impact of science on engineering practices. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781331996736_0

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