OPTIMUM ADAPTION OF THE CONVENTIONAL TRACK TO FUTURE TRAFFIC. RHEOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF THE TRACK

The laboratory tests carried out with a view to determining the dynamic modulus of elasticity of the ballast and described in the present report show that, from the point of view of vibratory phenomena, the real behaviour of the track can be simulated on the small test rig. The vibrations of the track have been analysed in the frequency range comprised between 20 and 90 Hz and it has been established that the use of sleepers of different types affects the modulus of elasticity and the position of the resonance peaks. It has thus been possible to show that heavy sleepers are better suited for high speeds.

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• Corporate Authors:

  International Union of Railways

  Office of Research and Experiments
  Utrecht,   Netherlands 
• Publication Date: 1974-4

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References;
• Pagination: 41 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Ballast (Railroads); Dynamics; Elasticity (Mechanics); Inspection; Railroad ties; Railroad tracks; Test tracks; Track components; Vibration
• Uncontrolled Terms: Ballast; Track behavior
• Old TRIS Terms: Question d117; Track component investigations; Track tests; Track vibration
• Subject Areas: Geotechnology; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00052608
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: International Union of Railways
• Report/Paper Numbers: D117/RP 4/E
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 2 1976 12:00AM