What Are The ASCE 60 Rail Section Properties?
The ASCE 60 rail (60 lb/yd) is a light rail section manufactured to American Society of Civil Engineers standards, primarily used for industrial, mining, and crane tracks. It features a nominal weight of 29.76 kg/m (60 lbs/yd), a height of 107.95 mm (4.25 in), a base width of 107.95 mm (4.25 in), and a 12.3 mm web thickness.
Key ASCE 60 Rail Section Properties：
- Weight: 60 lbs per yard (approx. 29.76 – 30.1 kg/m).
- Height: 4.25 inches (107.95 mm).
- Base Width: 4.25 inches (107.95 mm).
- Head Width: 2.375 inches (60.32 mm).
- Web Thickness: 0.484 inches (12.3 mm).
- Cross-Sectional Area: Approximately 5.93 in².
- Standard Lengths: Commonly 20, 30, 33, or 40 feet.
| Size | Head (mm) | Height (mm) | Base (mm) | Web (mm) | Nominal weight (kg/m) | Material | Length (m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASCE 25 | 38.1 | 69.85 | 69.85 | 7.54 | 12.4 | 700 | 6-12 |
| ASCE 30 | 42.86 | 79.38 | 79.38 | 8.33 | 14.88 | 700 | 6-12 |
| ASCE 40 | 47.62 | 88.9 | 88.9 | 9.92 | 19.84 | 700 | 6-12 |
| ASCE 50 | 54 | 98.4 | 98.4 | 11.11 | 24.855 | 700 | 6-12 |
| ASCE 60 | 60.32 | 107.95 | 107.95 | 12.3 | 29.76 | 700 | 6-12 |
| ASCE 75 | 62.71 | 122.24 | 122.24 | 13.49 | 37.2 | 900A/1100 | 12-25 |
| ASCE 85 | 65.09 | 131.76 | 131.76 | 14.29 | 42.17 | 900A/1100 | 12-25 |
What are the advantages of using Rail Asce 60?
ASCE 60 rail (60 lb/yd) is a versatile, lightweight American Society of Civil Engineers standard rail ideal for light-duty, industrial, and temporary applications. Its primary advantages include high wear and deformation resistance, cost-effectiveness, and suitability for mining, crane runways, and maintenance tracks.
Key advantages of ASCE 60 rail include:
- Optimal for Light-Duty Applications: It is well-suited for industrial, mining, and factory environments that require a robust yet lighter-duty solution, such as in mining transport lines, crane rails, and maintenance lines.
- High Strength and Deformation Resistance: Manufactured with high-strength steels (like U71Mn or 55Q), it resists deformation and bending under consistent, moderate, or high-frequency loads.
| Q235B | Mechanical property | Chemical composition(%) | |||||||||
| Yield strength | Tensile strength | Elongation | Hardness | C | Si | Mn | S | P | |||
| MPa | kg/mm² | MPa | kg/mm² | min | HB | ≤ | ≤ | ≤ | |||
| ≥ | ≥ | ||||||||||
| 235 | 24 | 375-460 | 38-47 | 26% | 0.12-0.22 | 0.35 | 0.30-0.70 | 0.045 | 0.045 | ||
| 55Q | Mechanical property | Chemical composition(%) | |||||||||
| Yield strength | Tensile strength | Elongation | Hardness | C | Si | Mn | S | P | |||
| MPa | kg/mm² | MPa | kg/mm² | min | HBW | ≤ | ≤ | ||||
| ≥ | ≥ | ≥ | ≥ | ≥ | |||||||
| 685 | 69 | 197 | 0.50-0.60 | 0.15-0.35 | 0.60-0.90 | 0.04 | 0.04 | ||||
| Mechanical Property | Chemical Composition (%) | |||||||||||||
| U71Mn | Yield strength | Tensile strength | Elongation | Hardness | C | Si | Mn | S | P | Cr | Ni | Cu | ||
| MPa | kg/mm² | MPa | kg/mm² | min | HBW | |||||||||
| ≥390 | ≥40 | ≥880 | 9% | 0.65-0.76 | 0.15-0.35 | 1.10-1.40 | ≤0.030 | ≤0.030 | ≤0.250 | ≤0.250 | ≤0.250 | |||
- Durability and Long Life: Engineered for high durability, it provides consistent performance under intense pressure and vibrations, ultimately lowering long-term maintenance costs.
- Ideal for Temporary Tracks: Due to its manageable weight and easy installation, it is frequently used for temporary haulage tracks in construction projects.
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