OVERALL EVALUATION OF TRACK CONDITIONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PLANNING SYSTEMATIC MAINTENANCE

SYNTETYCZNA OCENA NAWIERZCHNI DLA PLANOWANIA NAPRAW BIEZACYCH CIAGTYCH

It is necessary to know what the actual condition of track is to draw up overall track maintenance plans. The author describes a "synthesis" method for evaluating track conditions using an Amsler dynamometer car with Matisa measuring equipment. An index which is a synthesis of track characteristics and condition (Ws) is established on the basis of a statistical analysis of 5 parameters (levelling, gauge, track distortion, superelevation, and alignment). The analysis contains variations of Ws in relation to acceptable train speeds and lineload. The author concludes with a recommendation concerning the use of the Ws index for planning track maintenance operations.

• Corporate Authors:

  Wydawnichtwa Komunikacji i Laczosci

  U1 Kazimierzowska 52
  Warsaw,   Poland 
• Authors:
  • SEMRAU, A
• Publication Date: 1975-7

Language

• Polish

Media Info

• Features: References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 1-11
• Serial:
  • Przeglad Kolejowy Drogowy
  • Volume: 22
  • Issue Number: 7/8
  • Publisher: Wydawnichtwa Komunikacji i Laczosci

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Alignment; Inspection cars; Maintenance management; Maintenance of way; Maintenance practices; Planning; Railroad tracks; Structural design; Wear
• Uncontrolled Terms: Track geometry
• Old TRIS Terms: Track alignment
• Subject Areas: Planning and Forecasting; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00131283
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: International Union of Railways
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 21 1976 12:00AM