Hammer test is not prescribed in any specification to which rails are rolled, but it is done at Tata works to ensure safety of passenger traffic; was instituted because one or two rails were found broken in track and microscope revealed minute flaw at junction of web and foot; description of test; tests and results on rejected rails; conclusions. From pamphlet published by Indian Stores Dept., Government of India. (See also Min. Jl vol. 162, no. 4853, Aug. 25, 1928 pp. 722-723)


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    Title :

    Hammer tests on rails rolled by the Tata Iron and Steel Company


    Additional title:

    Metallurgist (Supp. Engr.)


    Contributors:
    Wraight, E.A. (author) / Hinde, P. (author)


    Publication date :

    1928


    Size :

    2 pages


    Remarks:

    2 Figs.


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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