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    Locating metallurgical flaws in rail is high-tech business - To ensure a long service life for rail, the railroad industry has come up with some super-sophisticated systems to detect flaws before they can do any harm.

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    Locating metallurgical flaws in rail is high-tech business - To ensure a long service life for rail, the railroad industry has come up with some super-sophisticated systems to detect flaws before they can do any harm.

    Published in:

    Railway track and structures ; 99

    Publication date:

    2003

    ISSN:

    0033-9016

    Type of media:

    Article (Journal)

    Type of material:

    Print

    Language:

    English

    Classification:

    BKL:  56.25 / 56.25 Schienenbahnbau, Gleisbau
    Local classification TIB:  770/7030

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