Archive for the ‘Engineering’ Category

 

Why can no one build a high speed railroad in the US?

Thursday, February 11th, 2010
railroad
Alan G asked:


They are found round the world,and are working great.
They save time, money, and energy.
Has congress put legislative barriers in the way?
If I sound skeptical,or suspiciouss it because I am. Congresss has passed so many laws or regulations to favor special interests that now the country is dieing, in large part, due these legal ropes.

 

Why are railroad tracks made in short sections with joins between them?

Monday, January 18th, 2010
railroad
Agustin asked:


My teacher gave me this question for homework and i needed help. so please help me. She also said to explain and use these words in your answer: temperature, kinetic energy, particles, and thermal expansion.

 

Is the upright rail set near a railroad right of way the actual ROW monumentation?

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009
railroad
Danny M asked:


This is found in Farmersville Texas. The rail is set upright in concrete and is about 3 feet from ground level to end of rail. It is of the same material as the railroad steel rails about fifty feet away.

 

How much dose a wood railroad tie weigh?

Sunday, May 17th, 2009
railroad
spike asked:


I need to know the weight in US pounds for one wood railroad tie. Thanks

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