Swiss type roof construction employed by German Federal Railways consists of 1.5 mm thick AMn sheets laid transversely on wooden framework; satisfactory strength and corrosion resistance; it is expected that roofs will outlast 39-yr life of cars.
Aluminum roof coverings for freight cars
Die Bewaehrung des Aluminiums fuer Dacheindeckungen von Gueterwagen
Aluminium ; 33 , n 11
1957
3 pages
Article (Journal)
German
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