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Jan 1924
Analysis of Railroad Grades for Classification
Publication: Transactions of the American Society of Civil Engineers
Volume 87, Issue 1
Abstract
With this in mind, the writer has endeavored to solve the general problem of grade analysis mathematically, giving results to fit any actual condition by simply substituting values in a general formula which should lead to the data compiled by Mr. Berry, if his conditions are assumed; but, in any case, by comparison with an assumed standard of classification, the proper rating may be found to suit local track and operating conditions.
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Transactions of the American Society of Civil Engineers
Volume 87 • Issue 1 • January 1924
Pages: 1238 - 1246
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© 1924 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Jan 1924
Published online: Feb 10, 2021
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S. Vilar y Boy, AM.ASCE
Office Engr., International Rys. of Central America, Guatemala, Guatemala.
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