THE USE OF CELLULAR PLASTICS TO SOLVE PROBLEMS IN ENGINEERING GEOLOGY WITHIN SJ

CELLPLASTS ANVAENDNING FOER LOESANDE AV INGENJOERGEOLOGISKA PROBLEM INOM SJ

The article presents the present state of cellular plastic (polystyrene) intended for isolation against frost in railways and under buildings, its use and the claims on its quality. It is stated that cellular plastic is suitable as isolation against frost damage with very different applications. In this respect it is necessary to use prescribed qualities only, and the materials should be continuously controlled on delivery.

• Corporate Authors:

  Statsbanornas Ingenjoersfoerening

  P.O. Box 265
  S-10123 Stockholm,   Sweden 
• Authors:
  • Sandegren, E
• Publication Date: 1976

Language

• Swedish

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos; References;
• Pagination: p. 104-107
• Serial:
  • Jarnvagsteknik
  • Volume: 44
  • Issue Number: 5/6

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Freezing; Geological events; Heat insulating materials; Insulation blankets; Permafrost; Polymers; Subgrade (Pavements)
• Identifier Terms: Statens Jarnvagar
• Old TRIS Terms: Geological conditions
• Subject Areas: Geotechnology; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00157557
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: International Union of Railways
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 20 1977 12:00AM