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Title	CONCRETE TIES IN JNR
Accession No	00190318
Authors	Watanabe, K
Journal Title	Japanese Railway Engineering Vol. 18 No. 3
Corp. Authors / Publisher	Japan Railway Engineers' Association ; Japan Railway Engineers' Association
Publication Date	19780000
Description	p. 17-18; Figures(1); Photos(2)
Abstract	Thirty years have passed since the JNR began to use concrete crossties. They now represent 30% of all ties used by JNR. Recently the number of concrete ties produced is down from former production levels. But demand for them has increased because they do reduce track maintenance requirements when they are used. This article reviews in detail the history of concrete tie development and use, explaining the technical work which had to be accomplished in their design and initial production.
TRT Terms	Concrete ; Maintenance of way ; Railroad ties
Identifier Terms	Japanese National Railways
Other Terms	Concrete cross ties; Cross ties; Track maintenance
Subject Areas	R01 R01.
Availability	Linda Hall Library Find a library where document is available Order Document: http://worldcat.org/oclc/4794138
Document Source	Japanese Railway Engineering
TRIS Files	RRIS
Database	TRIS Online

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