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transverse fissure [1 record]

Record 1 1992-03-16

English

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

A progressive crosswise fracture starting from a center or nucleus inside the head of the rail, than spreading outward substantially at right angles to the running surface of the rail.

OBS

(rail defect).

OBS

RDMA 64, p. 36.

OBS

Term(s) officially approved by CP Rail.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Voies ferrées
CONT

Ces fissurations transversales se développent progressivement à partir d'un centre ou noyau situé à l'intérieur du champignon, de fissurations horizontales ou d'écaillage. (anciennement appelée "tâche ovale:). (ARDR 67, no 211)

OBS

(défaut de rail).

OBS

Fissuration transversale : Uniformisé par le CN.

OBS

Terme(s) uniformisé(s) par CP Rail.

Spanish

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