Question: A 1 2 5 ton 4 - axle railcar ( 7 5 in wheel spacing ) with self - weight of 3 3 ton and

A 125 ton 4-axle railcar (75 in wheel spacing) with self-weight of 33 ton and wheel diameter of 36 inches. The railcar has a maximum design speed of 45 mph. The railcar is designed to be used in a mainline with well-maintained fir tie. The rail is seated on the timber tie with 24 ties within 39 ft rail.
1) Calculate the dynamic loads and select the track modulus? (2)
2) Select a rail section and check if the maximum bending stress on this rail section is within allowable range? (8)
3) Calculate the maximum rail seat load? (2)
4) Select a tie size and check if it meets the requirement of maximum allowable bending moment? (8)

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