RECORDING TRACK GEOMETRY AT SPEED

Techniques and equipment for measurement and assessment of track geometry from a high-speed vehicle by British Railways are described. This technique has been adopted by British Railways for acquiring research data on track deterioration, weld deterioration and comparisons of track maintenance machine performance, and, also as a means of acquiring data on track quality for the control of the maintenance activity. Mathematical models are presented for the calculation of vertical profile and horizontal curvature measuring system.

• Corporate Authors:

  Mechanical Engineering Publications

  Penthouse 1, 15 West 55th Street
  New York, NY  United States  10019
• Authors:
  • LEWIS, R B
• Publication Date: 1977-3

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: 7 p.
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY ENGINEER
  • Volume: 2
  • Issue Number: 2

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Deterioration; High speed vehicles; Inspection cars; Maintenance of way; Mathematical models; Railroad facilities; Railroad tracks; Railroads; Structural design; Welded rail
• Identifier Terms: British Rail
• Uncontrolled Terms: Track geometry
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• Old TRIS Terms: Track deterioration
• Subject Areas: Design; Maintenance and Preservation; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00159492
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 31 1977 12:00AM