This report presents a review of fracture mechanics assessments and the mechanical fracture toughness data for four steels used in the manufacture of railroad tank cars that that carry hazardous materials. Thirteen reports developed between 1975 and 1995 by the National Instutite of Standards and Technology (NIST, formerly NBS) and Association of American Railroads (AAR) were reviewed.


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    Title :

    Materials and Fracture Mechanics Assessments of Railroad Tank Cars


    Contributors:
    A. Zahoor (author) / G. E. Hicho (author)

    Publication date :

    1998


    Size :

    122 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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