摘要 |
An improved expansion gap designed to permit expansion tolerances between consecutive rail end sections which is comprised of corresponding oblique end cuts for the stock rail head with the combination of conventional squared-end cuts for both the web portion and the stock rail foot of the adjacent rail section ends; having connecting and fastening means so arranged as to produce a no-gap resultant effect, therefore achieving a continuous and uninterrupted surface on the rail end sections to provide for the smooth transfer of the wheels of railway vehicles across these rail end sections, while allowing for expansion tolerances yet able to greatly reduce/overcome the impact and pounding of the rolling wheels. The practical angles of obliqueness for the stock rail head being between 10 degrees to 60 degrees and a 30-degree of obliqueness is considered very suitable.
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