TURNOUTS LAID ON A PRESTRESSED CONCRETE BASE

The technique of laying rails on a concrete support has been perfected over a period of more than 20 years and the advantages obtained as regards track stability and maintenance have led to research being carried out on the laying of points and crossings on concrete sleepers. The technical problems connected with points and crossings have been resolved and two prototype sets of points designed by the SNCF Equipment Department for laying on concrete sleepers were assembled and placed in position on main-line tracks in 1984.

• Corporate Authors:

  Societe Nationale des Chemins de Fer Francais

  92 rue Bonaparte
  75 Paris 6e,   France 
• Authors:
  • Oeconomos, J
  • Cervi, G
• Publication Date: 1986-2

Language

• French

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 87-96
• Serial:
  • REVUE GENERALE DES CHEMINS DE FER
  • Volume: 105
  • Issue Number: 2

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Concrete; Concrete slab track; Concrete ties; Prototypes; Railroad grade crossings; Railroad ties; Railroad tracks; Railroad turnouts; Stability (Mechanics); Technology
• Uncontrolled Terms: Track stability
• Geographic Terms: France
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Construction; Public Transportation; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00458653
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: British Railways
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 28 2004 4:44AM