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detail fracture [2 records]

Record 1 1992-02-27

English

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

(from head check or from shelling).

OBS

(rail defect).

OBS

Term(s) officially approved by CP Rail.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Voies ferrées
OBS

(causée par des criques du champignon ou par le shelling).

OBS

(défaut de rail).

OBS

Terme(s) uniformisé(s) par CP Rail.

Spanish

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Record 2 1984-06-01

English

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

TRCY 78

DEF

a progressive fracture originating at or near the surface of the rail head. These fractures should not be confused with transverse fissures ... which have internal origins. Detail fractures usually have their origins in the following types of defects (shelling, head checks) and progress crosswise into the head of the rail.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Voies ferrées
DEF

fissuration progressive d'origine externe résultant de la dégénérescence d'un défaut de surface contemporain à la fabrication. Ne pas confondre avec la tache ovale d'origine interne.

OBS

ARDR 67, nos 211 et 224.

OBS

Termes uniformisés par le CN.

Spanish

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