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Cant2 (track)
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The difference in level between the two rails of the track at right angles to the centreline of the track. this allows for higher speeds than if the two rails were level. cant counteracts for the centrifugal force from a train going over a curve
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Difference, английский
- Disagreement, inequity, contrast, dissimilarity, incompatibility
- Разница; разность
- An important army term, meaning firstly the sum to be paid by officers when exchanging from the half to full pay; and, secondly, the price or difference in value of the several commissions.
Centrifugal, шведский
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Cant equilibrium, английский
The difference in level between the two rails of the track which is required to cause equal forces on each rail at right angles to the plane of the track at the equilibrium speed.
Cant deficiency, английский
- The difference between equilibrium cant and track cant.
- For a train traveling faster than the equilibrium speed on a curve, the theoretical dimension by which the outer rail would need to be raised to reinstate equilibrium
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