Railroad tracks made of 1025 steel are to be laid during the time of year when the

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Railroad tracks made of 1025 steel are to be laid during the time of year when the temperature averages 4°C (40°F). If a joint space of 5.4 mm (0.210 in.) is allowed between standard rails of length 11.9 m (39 ft), what is the highest possible temperature that can be tolerated without the introduction of thermal stresses?

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Materials Science and Engineering An Introduction

ISBN: 978-1118324578

9th edition

Authors: William D. Callister Jr., David G. Rethwisch

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