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TB/T 1740-1997 in English

TB/T 1740-1997 in English

SUPERSEDED

Measurement method of weight for Rolling Stock

  • Issued on:1997-07-10
  • Implemented on:1998-01-01
  • File Format:PDF
  • Delivery:Via email within 1~3 business days
Price(USD): $30.00
$30.00
Standard No: TB/T 1740-1997
Document status: SUPERSEDED
Superseded by: TB/T 1740-2015 Rolling stock weight measurement methods
Superseded on: 2016-01-01
Title in English: Measurement method of weight for Rolling Stock
Title in Chinese: 铁道机车车辆重量测定方法
Language: English
File Format: Electronic (PDF)
Delivery: Via email within 1~3 business days
Issued on: 1997-07-10
Implemented on: 1998-01-01
Chinese Classification: S40-Locomotives in general
Professional Classification: TB-Railway Transport
Related Keywords: weight measurement method
stock weight
axle weight
wheel weight
measurement method
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This standard specifies the method for determining railway locomotive & rolling stock weight, axle weight and wheel weight on measuring rail, and is applicable to weight determination of railway locomotive & rolling stock.

Contents
1 Scope
2 Normative References
3 Definition
4 Measuring Item
5 Measuring Conditions
6 Weight Measurement Method
7 Measurement Record Table

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