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PIPED RAIL [1 record]

Record 1 2012-03-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tracks and Roadways (Rail Transport)
DEF

Progressive longitudinal fracture in the web of the rail, with a vertical separation or seam which opens up into a cavity, in an advanced stage of development.

OBS

Defect.

OBS

piped rail: term officially approved by the Canadian National.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Voies ferrées
DEF

Fissuration qui tend à séparer l'âme [du rail] en deux parties selon un plan parallèle à l'âme.

OBS

Elle s'ouvre progressivement et peut entraîner la rupture.

OBS

Défaut de rail.

OBS

fissure verticale de l'âme; dédoublure de l'âme; retassure; tuyautage de l'âme du rail : termes uniformisés par le Canadien National.

Spanish

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