International Journal of Korean Welding Society
- Volume 4 Issue 1
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- Pages.1-9
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- 2004
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- 1598-1177(pISSN)
Recent Application of Rail Joint Welding in Europe - Flash Butt Welding Gains Increasing Importance
- Suk, H.G. (Department of Metallurgical Engineering, Samcheok National University) ;
- Killing, R. (Welding Eng) ;
- Chung, W.H. (Kiswel R＆D Center) ;
- Park, J.U. (Department of Civil Engineering, Chosun University)
- Published : 2004.06.01
Abstract
Continuously welded tracks, first introduced on train lines, are being used increasingly in Europe. And the different arc welding methods are only used on minor lines, private tracks and in the manufacturing of switches and crossings. Mobile flash butt welding belongs the future in rail welding on side if new tracks have to be erected. The following contribution reviews the processes available, usual test methods for welded rail joints and various applications.