Stressing of the rail fastening system under the effect of wheel loads Test specification by Mr Fumey (SNCF) edited by Mr Kaminski (ERRI)

Conclusions for the execution of vibra tion tests on rail fastenings Dr.Ing. Johannes Franz (DB AG)

Current test methods and loads for fastening systems and concrete sleepers

Comparison of various current test methods on fastenings

Development of a standardised test procedure and formulation of recommen dations

Studies of different values which need to be taken into account with respect to the definition of the properties of concrete sleepers, and comparison of current testing methods. Determination of a unified test method and formula tion of recommendations

Study of fastening system charac teristics and test methods

Variation of normal contact stresses for different wheel/rail profile combi nations

Review of rolling contact fatigue in rails

Energy studies concerning crack forma tion and wear in rails