Composite fiberglass railcar roof

Details Composite fiberglass railcar roof Composite fiberglass railcar roof

1996-10-24

1999-06-29

Friedman, Carl D.

Static structures (e.g., buildings)

Insulated railway car-type roof

52 45, 52 46, 52 51, 52 53, 523099, 52630, 62239, 62384, B61D 1700, B61D 1712, F25D 312

Patent

active

059160934

ABSTRACT:
A fiberglass railcar roof that includes a fiberglass surface with a central portion and plural elongate fiberglass ribs extending transverse to the longitudinal axis of the fiberglass surface. In a first embodiment, the central portion has a cross-sectional configuration that defines a first arc, and the ribs each have broad widths and each extend above the central portion to define a second arc that intersects the first arc. In a second embodiment, the ribs have arcuate cross-sections and extend downward from the lower face of the central portion. Also disclosed are embodiments of the previously described roofs that are configured for use on refrigerated and cryogenic railcars.

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