Railroad tracks made of 1025 steel are to be laid during the time of year when the

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Railroad tracks made of 1025 steel are to be laid during the time of year when the temperature averages 10°C (50°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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Materials Science and Engineering An Introduction

ISBN: 978-0470419977

8th edition

Authors: William D. Callister Jr., David G. Rethwisch

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