NR TWI 2P021
How to Recognise Longitudinal Timber Deterioration
| Organization: | NR |
| Publication Date: | 1 March 2005 |
| Status: | active |
| Page Count: | 4 |
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Introduction
This Track Work Instruction covers what defects to look for in the timbers of longitudinal timbered bridges. It gives help on how to control any problems that you find. Longitudinal timbers are sometimes referred to as long timbers, waybeams, logs, baulks or wheel timbers.
See also separate instructions:
TWI 2C015 How to fit long chair screws
TWI 2C016 How to install maintenance screws
TWI 2P022 How to maintain longitudinal timbers Introduction
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