NR/L3/TRK/055/U1
Work Instructions for Ultrasonic Rail Testing: Ultrasonic Inspection of Fishplated Joints and Holes in Plane Line Using Hand Held Transducers
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| Organization: | NR |
| Publication Date: | 3 September 2016 |
| Status: | active |
| Page Count: | 23 |
scope:
This procedure applies to all pearlitic rail ends applying both compression and shear wave scans.
This procedure is capable of detecting the following defect types:-
Horizontal defects
Bolt hole defects
Bond hole defects
Purpose
This ultrasonic procedure is used to detect the presence of horizontal cracks, bolt hole cracks and cracks at bond holes at rail ends and in plain line.
Document History
NR/L3/TRK/055/U1
September 3, 2016
Work Instructions for Ultrasonic Rail Testing: Ultrasonic Inspection of Fishplated Joints and Holes in Plane Line Using Hand Held Transducers
This procedure applies to all pearlitic rail ends applying both compression and shear wave scans.
This procedure is capable of detecting the following defect types:-
Horizontal defects
Bolt hole...