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Introduction to Railroad Track Structural Design

S = allowable wood fiber bending stress, lb/in2 h = tie height, inches b = tie width, inches then ... – Allowable rail seat load for determining plate size may vary. Depends on wood specie. Range about 250 –400 psi. ... values in design. For example, Spring …

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