Guest jim s-w Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Service with a smile Ron Thank you Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted August 22, 2011 Author Share Posted August 22, 2011 Span beam S2A completion - Second side frame attached with end flanges Close-up detail Top and Bottom Flanges fitted Completed beam with flange details Assembly of Span Beams N1, S1 & S2A and Deck - Beam S2A fixed to Deck Beam S1 attached to Deck Beam N1 attached to Deck Both Deck sections (incorporating Beams N1, N2, S1, S2A & S2B) on temporary supports View from opposite end The off-vertical of the span beams will be corrected during the fitting of the overhead bracing beams Overhead Bracing Beams now under construction and will be fitted after the load test ** Test scheduled for late Wednesday ** ... to be continued >>>>> 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 When sleepers and rail are finally laid down, it's going to be even more of a stunner. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold bcnPete Posted August 22, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 22, 2011 ** Test scheduled for late Wednesday ** Unless the heat has caused you to drink a few of those tinnies of course Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobhead Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Hi Ron, This is my favourite thread on RMweb. I dread the day your project is completed. Regards, Stefan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nile_Griffith Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Test scheduled for late Wednesday? Lets hope that the test material doesn't get consumed post loading or we may not hear about the results till Friday evening!!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted August 22, 2011 Author Share Posted August 22, 2011 bcnPete, on 22 August 2011 - 17:30 , said: Unless the heat has caused you to drink a few of those tinnies of course Nile_Griffith, on 22 August 2011 - 17:34 , said: Test scheduled for late Wednesday? Lets hope that the test material doesn't get consumed post loading or we may not hear about the results till Friday evening!!!!!! *** Just saved the day *** Thought I might have to visit the supermarket again for the test load, but SWMBO has found 4 x 500ml cans in the Wine Cooler - Now how did they get in there ? Now I have a total load of 22 x 300ml + 4 x 500ml cans = 8.6 litres / 8.6 kg / 18.92 lbs So here goes the test - Not a sign of any deflection, etc. Well that was simples !! Cheers to all Ron 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted August 22, 2011 Author Share Posted August 22, 2011 When sleepers and rail are finally laid down, it's going to be even more of a stunner. Hi, Thanks for your comments - Looking forward to laying track/ballasting/signalling/electrics, etc. Ron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted August 22, 2011 Author Share Posted August 22, 2011 Hi Ron, This is my favourite thread on RMweb. I dread the day your project is completed. Regards, Stefan Hi, Stefan Aren't you lucky, there's a fair way to go yet - a year or two at least Cheers Ron 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinW Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Hi Ron, I don't know how we haven't run out of superlatives for your work on here. The viaduct is going to be absolutely stunning by the time it is finished and they are all put together (thats going to be some set of photos to wait for). Have you asked your local supermarket to increase their orders for cans of beer in the near future yet for more loading? Colin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted August 22, 2011 Author Share Posted August 22, 2011 - just a quick few photos of the test build for the first overhead bracing for this viaduct - Shows internal construction of the beam Internal construction of end support End support attached to beam Support for other end of beam Bracing Beam (flange detailing still to be done) .. and yes the beam has a slight curvature (as per prototype) Typical location on viaduct spans (not fixed in place) - just a few more to do for the existing sections ... to be continued >>>>> 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted August 22, 2011 Author Share Posted August 22, 2011 Hi Ron, I don't know how we haven't run out of superlatives for your work on here. The viaduct is going to be absolutely stunning by the time it is finished and they are all put together (thats going to be some set of photos to wait for). Have you asked your local supermarket to increase their orders for cans of beer in the near future yet for more loading? Colin Hi, Colin The local MASYMAS supermarket is well stocked at this time of year for the Holidaymakers/Visitors, so no problems with stocking up Cheers Ron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzyo Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Hello Ron, fantastic work as always. Just one question, on the bracing beams I have noticed that you are using box section beams (as the prototype did) but I have not noticed any vent holes for the solvent (gas / vapour) to escape from. I don't normally work in plastic but I always thought that this was good practice. keep up the good work and I like your load testing methords OzzyO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted August 23, 2011 Author Share Posted August 23, 2011 Hello Ron, fantastic work as always. Just one question, on the bracing beams I have noticed that you are using box section beams (as the prototype did) but I have not noticed any vent holes for the solvent (gas / vapour) to escape from. I don't normally work in plastic but I always thought that this was good practice. keep up the good work and I like your load testing methords OzzyO. Hi, Ozzy You are right the enclosed box sections and multiple laminations do need venting I made allowance by reducing the height of the inner support flange, which allows the support boxing to vent, and also allows the box beam to vent This can be seen in the 3rd picture of post #663 Close-up of vent point - won't be noticeable when painted The alternative would have been to cut/drill vent holes in the upper part of the inner support flanges, and cut/drill a hole into the top beam of the span where the support would sit (this is more work) Thanks for your observations Cheers Ron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted August 23, 2011 Author Share Posted August 23, 2011 The bracing beam complete with flange details A little distortion of the beam's top flange - will be sorted for the main beam builds ... to be continued >>>>> Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted August 23, 2011 Author Share Posted August 23, 2011 I have had a query as to what tools I use to construct these viaducts, etc. A photo of all the tools I use at present for these builds - List - (left to right, top to bottom) 6mm x 200mm x 100mm Plate Glass Digital caliper - 150mm 300mm stainless steel rule 200mm stainless steel rule 150mm stainless steel rule 50mm x 100mm steel set square 10mm x 80mm flat medium file 6mm x 70mm flat fine file (taper pointed) 6mm x 75mm flat fine file Angle-edged Tweezers Double-ended pin vice/s (2) Strip cutter Cutting Compass (10mm -150mm) Cutting Compass (10mm - 300mm) Fine saw blades (10thou thk various 25-68 tpi) in Swann Morton handles Craft knifes 9mm snap-off blades (3) Guillotine A2 cutting mats (3) Not pictured - 1 metre aluminium rule 600mm Safety edged cutting rule Bevel-edge cutters (2) Selection of needle & warding files Drill bits (0.3mm - 12mm) 0-150mm Micrometer 2" bench vice 2 laptops - 1 working as a CAD Workstation - 3 printers (1 Laser, 2 All-in-one's) and when I move onto the layout trackwork, etc. - tools for electrical work - multimeter, rampmeter, soldering irons, etc. ... and finally my workshop fitted out with metal & woodworking machinery of various types - too many to list here (hand & bench) ** Not short of a tool or two ** Ron 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted August 23, 2011 Author Share Posted August 23, 2011 - Thanks Colin ! Cut the parts for 10+ Bracing Beams - Have now perfected the cutting of true curved beam webs with a radius of 1951.5mm - this gives a height difference at the centre of the beam of 1.5mm - and now for the builds ... to be continued >>>>> 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted August 23, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 23, 2011 Ron, do you drink anything else? Keep up the good work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted August 23, 2011 Author Share Posted August 23, 2011 Ron, do you drink anything else? Keep up the good work. Yes, but it comes in tall bottles in various colours - red, rose and white - difficult to stack, and makes a real mess when they fall on the floor or table Cheers Ron 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 .... Looking forward to laying track/ballasting/signalling/electrics, etc. The only thing I was musing over was the fact that you're not doing it in P4..... *ducks to avoid beer can being chucked* Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 Thanks Richard !! Thanks Paul !! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 Now the test build of the bracing beam is finished, and the parts cut and ready for the main builds, I will show the build process - Bottom flange with box beam spacer fitted centrally, and beam webs awaiting attachment The beam webs ar marked with the locations of the vertical flange strengtheners The beam webs fixed tight to the box spacer, and the top beam flange is fitted with its spacer Top flange fixed in position View of end of box beam Parts for beam supports Spacers fitted to support vertical flanges Web fixed to side of spacer Both webs in position, and closing flange awaits fixing The supports completed Supports fixed the ends of the beam Vertical flange detailing on beam webs to be added when all beams for the two span/decks are completed ... to be continued >>>>> 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 The only thing I was musing over was the fact that you're not doing it in P4..... *ducks to avoid beer can being chucked* Can't go throwing the test loads about - that would leave a bad after taste P4 is basically a track and stock project - track never is/was a problem - rolling stock now that's a big long term solution, with all the RTR stock I have in storage - still can't decide which way to go (not the cost just the number of manhours required for conversions) Cheers Ron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 Thanks Mick !! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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