49 CFR § 230.26 - Tensile strength of shell plates.

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title: "49 CFR § 230.26 - Tensile strength of shell plates."
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section_name: "Tensile strength of shell plates."
chapter_name: "FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION"
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# 230.26 Tensile strength of shell plates.

When the tensile strength of steel or wrought-iron shell plates is not known, it shall be taken at 50,000 psi for steel and 45,000 psi for wrought iron.