Describes various devices used to join rails and their degree of success, discussing both the mechanical and electrical aspects, and reviews the history of the continuous rail and the methods applied. Especially describes the method of thermit welding, or the Goldschmidt aluminothermic process. (6000 w.)


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    Title :

    Thermit rail joints


    Additional title:

    Jour Worcester Poly Inst


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    1905


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


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