TOWARDS A MORE STABLE BALLAST BED

Development of a dynamic track stabilizing machine has been directed at assuring that track geometry remains proper over longer periods. By building up high lateral resistance the immediate risk of deformation or buckling is reduced and the greater stability achieved also allows speed destructions to be eliminated immediately after tamping, leveling and lining work has been completed. Extensive testing has shown dynamically stabilized track to be superior to non-stabilized track in virtually all respects.

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• Corporate Authors:

  IPC Transport Press, Limited

  Dorset House, Stamford Street
  London SE1 9LU,   England 
• Authors:
  • RIESSBERGER, K
• Publication Date: 1977-3

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 99-102
• Serial:
  • Railway Gazette International
  • Volume: 133
  • Issue Number: 3
  • Publisher: DVV Media Group
  • ISSN: 0373-5346
  • Serial URL: http://www.railwaygazette.com/about-us.html

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Ballast (Railroads); Buckling; Maintenance of way; Railroad tracks; Stability (Mechanics); Stabilized materials; Structural design; Tamping
• Uncontrolled Terms: Track geometry; Track stability
• Old TRIS Terms: Ballast stabilization; Track maintenance equipment
• Subject Areas: Design; Geotechnology; Maintenance and Preservation; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00156256
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Railway Gazette International
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 19 1977 12:00AM