Mitigating vibration using under-sleeper pads

Under-sleeper pads, which are primarily used to improve the stability and wear of ballasted track, are also proving to be a cost-effective way to reduce the transmission of ground-borne vibration and noise. This article takes a technical look at just how these pads mitigate these unwelcome side effects, complete with mathematical models and illustrations. The research concludes that the choice of material is crucial, in order to be effective, and further research is needed.

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• Authors:
  • Loy, Harald
• Publication Date: 2012-4

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; Illustrations; Photos; References;
• Pagination: pp 40-43
• Serial:
  • Railway Gazette International
  • Volume: 168
  • Issue Number: 4
  • Publisher: DVV Media Group
  • ISSN: 0373-5346
  • Serial URL: http://www.railwaygazette.com/about-us.html

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Cost effectiveness; Noise; Tie pads; Vibration
• Subject Areas: Environment; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01368274
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 24 2012 8:22AM