By ENSCO, Inc.
Gage (gauge) widening can be caused by many factors including tie and fastener condition that result in the rails moving laterally or rotating due to rail cant. The Deployable Gage Restraint Measurement System (DGRMS) is applies known vertical and lateral loads into the rails to simulate real-life loads into the track allowing for gage to be measured under load. Additionally, the DGRMS measures gage away from the load allowing for additional useful calculations to assess the tie and fasteners’ ability to hold gage.
Compiled from http://ensco.com
