Continuous Welded Rail Thermal Force Calculator
Compute longitudinal thermal compressive stresses, total track axial thrust, and track buckling risk against lateral ballast resistance.
Rail Profile & Temperature Differential
Stress-free installation temp
Solar heating = Ambient + ~20°C
Consolidated: ~8-12 N/mm; Disturbed: ~4-6
Thermal Thrust & Track Stability
Thermal Stress (σ_th)
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Axial Force Per Rail
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Est. Buckling Resistance
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Upper buckling threshold limit
Stability Margin
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Track Safety Analysis
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