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Re: Rail force measurements



Engineering Dynamics Consultants wrote:

> I'm looking for some alternative strain bridge configurations for measuring
> lateral forces on rails. Any ideas?

I doubt you will get any help on this matter without paying for it.  May I
suggest getting Kyowa strain guages, which are pre-wired.  Make sure you mount
them on the neutral axis of the rail, or vertical forces will interfere with the
results.

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David Johnson
CityRail Guard
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