Investigation and Mitigation of Insulated Joint Electrical Failure: A Guide (2025)

Chapter: Appendix A: Insulated Joint Rail End Inspection Guide

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Suggested Citation: "Appendix A: Insulated Joint Rail End Inspection Guide." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2025. Investigation and Mitigation of Insulated Joint Electrical Failure: A Guide. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29274.
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Suggested Citation: "Appendix A: Insulated Joint Rail End Inspection Guide." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2025. Investigation and Mitigation of Insulated Joint Electrical Failure: A Guide. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29274.
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Suggested Citation: "Appendix A: Insulated Joint Rail End Inspection Guide." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2025. Investigation and Mitigation of Insulated Joint Electrical Failure: A Guide. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29274.
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Suggested Citation: "Appendix A: Insulated Joint Rail End Inspection Guide." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2025. Investigation and Mitigation of Insulated Joint Electrical Failure: A Guide. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29274.
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Suggested Citation: "Appendix A: Insulated Joint Rail End Inspection Guide." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2025. Investigation and Mitigation of Insulated Joint Electrical Failure: A Guide. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29274.
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Suggested Citation: "Appendix A: Insulated Joint Rail End Inspection Guide." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2025. Investigation and Mitigation of Insulated Joint Electrical Failure: A Guide. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29274.
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Suggested Citation: "Appendix A: Insulated Joint Rail End Inspection Guide." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2025. Investigation and Mitigation of Insulated Joint Electrical Failure: A Guide. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29274.
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Suggested Citation: "Appendix A: Insulated Joint Rail End Inspection Guide." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2025. Investigation and Mitigation of Insulated Joint Electrical Failure: A Guide. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29274.
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Suggested Citation: "Appendix A: Insulated Joint Rail End Inspection Guide." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2025. Investigation and Mitigation of Insulated Joint Electrical Failure: A Guide. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29274.
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Suggested Citation: "Appendix A: Insulated Joint Rail End Inspection Guide." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2025. Investigation and Mitigation of Insulated Joint Electrical Failure: A Guide. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29274.
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