Extra Width in Railway Engineering Formulas

Extra width refers to the widened width of the track at curves. And is denoted by W_e. Extra Width is usually measured using the Millimeter for Length. Note that the value of Extra Width is always negative.

Formulas to find Extra Width in Railway Engineering

fxExtra Track Width in CurvesGo

Railway Engineering formulas that make use of Extra Width

fxRadius of Curve given Extra WidthGo

fxWheel Base given Extra WidthGo

fxLap of Flange given Extra Width of TrackGo

List of variables in Railway Engineering formulas

fx Wheelbase Go

fx Lap of Flange Go

fx Radius of Curve Go

FAQ

What is the Extra Width?

Extra width refers to the widened width of the track at curves. Extra Width is usually measured using the Millimeter for Length. Note that the value of Extra Width is always negative.

Can the Extra Width be negative?

Yes, the Extra Width, measured in Length can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Extra Width?

Extra Width is usually measured using the Millimeter[mm] for Length. Meter[mm], Kilometer[mm], Decimeter[mm] are the few other units in which Extra Width can be measured.

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