FRENCH CONCRETE SLEEPER DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

With adoption of welded rail and elastic rail fasteners, French National Railways found it necessary to improve the concrete cross tie. Although the twin-block type has been most widely used and has advantages including lateral stability, light weight, absence of center cracking, and low cost, it does have limited bearing area and tendency to gauge widening. SNCF again began investigation of the monobock design. Studies have included redesign of the twin-block design with greater strength and bearing area, along with improved bonding of the tie bar. The monoblock design is of particular interest for lines where they will replace wood ties out of face.

• Corporate Authors:

  Mechanical Engineering Publications

  Penthouse 1, 15 West 55th Street
  New York, NY  United States  10019
• Authors:
  • Prud'homme, A
• Publication Date: 1977-8

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 21-24
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY ENGINEER
  • Volume: 2
  • Issue Number: 4

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Concrete; Concrete ties; Equipment replacement; Prestressed concrete ties; Railroad ties; Railroad tracks; Reinforced concrete; Technology
• Geographic Terms: France
• Old TRIS Terms: Cross tie replacement; Track structures
• Subject Areas: Maintenance and Preservation; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00164431
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 9 1977 12:00AM