2006-07-18 23:44:13 · 9 answers · asked by emma h 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
They used to make them out of hardened steel, but they kept getting stolen! Some people will steal anything. Now they use steel for supports and recycled coke cans mixed with other metals to forms a special alloy for the tracks. I even believe that they may plastic coat them to stop corrosion using recycled soft drinks bottles. So keep drinking that brain rotting cola - you know it makes roller coasters much safer in the long run and they are a long run!
2006-07-18 23:57:38 · answer #1 · answered by Mike10613 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, Test Track may be the fastest Disney ride, but it is not a roller coaster because quite simply it is not gravity propelled. Test Track is propelled by an on-board electric motor. In order for something to be considered a roller coaster it must be on tracks and in part propelled by gravitational force. Most roller coasters have a lift hill and if they don't then they will be propelled initially by some sort of launch.
2016-03-26 23:40:23 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you mean the steel tracks on wooden coasters or the modern tubular steel coasters? Wooden coasters are pretty much extruded steel rails that are fastened to the wood frame. They are bent to shape as they are installed (most of the time).
Tubular steel coasters are formed using specialized bending equipment. It's very secretive for the companies involved in construction. The Discovery Channel has had a series of specials on coasters and their construction. They couldn't show portions of the tubular steel production for the secrets.
2006-07-19 15:31:07 · answer #3 · answered by Mack Man 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The steel bar is heated until It becomes ductile but not molten. It is then forced through a die in a process called extrusion. This gives the track It's finished profile.
2006-07-21 02:06:17 · answer #4 · answered by greebo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Someone designs the track , then the manufacture would build the track in sections. These are then shipped to the park and then put together.
2006-07-18 23:57:46 · answer #5 · answered by halloweenpumpkinuk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are usually produced in a continuous length using a process called extrusion.
2006-07-18 23:52:08 · answer #6 · answered by Neil S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
errr how about steel !!! not steal by the way
2006-07-18 23:47:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put S.T.E.E.L. in your search engine. You may then find what you are looking for.
Streuth.
2006-07-18 23:48:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't know... but they are amazing fun to ride!
2006-07-18 23:47:34 · answer #9 · answered by flirtymcboob 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋