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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book elucidates a technique for laying out railway turnouts and crossovers, enabling precise track adjustments. The author presents a systematic method that simplifies the process, reducing time and effort. The book's approach departs from traditional methods, which treat turnouts as located on curves tangent to the main track. Instead, turnouts are situated on curves tangent to the main track at a point near the heel of the switch, resulting in fewer cases and simplified calculations. The author emphasizes the importance of degree of divergence in turnout design, providing a formula for approximating values based on versed sines and central angles. The book includes concise tables offering accurate values for track layout, with corrections for curved main tracks. This book offers a valuable tool for professionals responsible for maintaining and constructing railway infrastructure. Its clear explanations and practical insights make it an essential resource for ensuring safety and efficiency in railway operations. 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 réf. du vendeur 9781527751798_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781527751798
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781527751798
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)