Railroad tracks made of 1025 steel (a = 12x10-6 °C-1) are to be laid during the time of year when the temperature averages 15°C (59°F). If a joint space of 4.6 mm (0.180 in.) is allowed between the standard 11.9 m (39 ft) long rails, what is the hottest possible temperature that can be tolerated without the introduction of thermal stresses? Attach File Browse My Computer Browse Content Collection
Railroad tracks made of 1025 steel (a = 12x10-6 °C-1) are to be laid during the time of year when the temperature averages 15°C (59°F). If a joint space of 4.6 mm (0.180 in.) is allowed between the standard 11.9 m (39 ft) long rails, what is the hottest possible temperature that can be tolerated without the introduction of thermal stresses? Attach File Browse My Computer Browse Content Collection
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Railroad tracks made of 1025 steel (\(\alpha = 12 \times 10^{-6} \, \text{°C}^{-1}\)) are to be laid during the time of year when the temperature averages 15°C (59°F). If a joint space of 4.6 mm (0.180 in.) is allowed between the standard 11.9 m (39 ft) long rails, what is the hottest possible temperature that can be tolerated without the introduction of thermal stresses?
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Railroad tracks made of 1025 steel (\(\alpha = 12 \times 10^{-6} \, \text{°C}^{-1}\)) are to be laid during the time of year when the temperature averages 15°C (59°F). If a joint space of 4.6 mm (0.180 in.) is allowed between the standard 11.9 m (39 ft) long rails, what is the hottest possible temperature that can be tolerated without the introduction of thermal stresses?
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