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Comment by Helmut10001

1 month ago

Could electrical resistance be measured in train tracks to monitor sudden drops, such as fractures, before they cause loss of life?

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beng-nl  1 month ago

A new mode for fluke meters is born: the train conductor

NamTaf  1 month ago

it is possible, track signals can be triggered by shorting between two rails for example.

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