Mine Tracks Their Location and Construction (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

J. McCrystle

 
9781332023073: Mine Tracks Their Location and Construction (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Master the rules of mine track rails and standard practice for longer-lasting, safer haulage. This practical guide explains how to choose the right rail weight, plan proper installation, and apply consistent standards for ties, joints, and curves. Written to help track foremen and crews standardize work, it emphasizes durability, stiffness, and real-world operating conditions over mere weight.

The text centers on the how and why of mine track construction. It covers when to use heavy sections, how to lay rails to minimize deflection, and the importance of good drainage, reliable ties, and proper joint work. It also outlines practical rules for curves, gage, and turnout work, with an eye toward reducing derailments and maintenance costs. While it draws on multiple mine practices, the goal is a clear, usable set of procedures that improves efficiency and safety on the job.


  • How to select rail weight to balance stiffness, strength, and durability for long service life

  • Standards for ties, spiking, gage, and joint fastenings to prevent misalignment

  • Guidance on curves, grades, and drainage to keep tracks straight and well-supported

  • Rules for standardizing turnout construction and ensuring crew compliance



Ideal for readers responsible for laying out, maintaining, or upgrading mine-track systems, including foremen, trackmen, and field engineers.

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9780656161546: Mine Tracks Their Location and Construction: Treating Briefly on the Materials Used and the Principles Involved in the Design and Installation, With a ... for a Standard Practice (Classic Reprint)

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  065616154X ISBN 13 :  9780656161546
Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018
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