STUDY OF METHODS OF STABILIZING CONVENTIONAL BALLAST USING POLYMERS

An elastomer compound based on a thermoplastic polymer has been developed which when applied to ballast rock as constituting conventional ballast, provides a continuous structure of high strength, good load distribution, and effective damping characteristics. Experiments were performed testing the properties of ballast treated with this compound as compared to non-treated ballast. The preparation was applied in form of a solution of the polymer compound in volatile solvents. One rate of application was explored in detail. (Author)

• Supplemental Notes:
  • See also PB-179 220.
• Corporate Authors:

  Materials Research and Development, Incorporated

  2730 Adeline Street
  Oakland, CA  United States  94607
• Authors:
  • Rostler, F S
  • White, R M
  • Nair, K
  • Hicks, R G
  • Newton, J W
• Publication Date: 1966-12-8

Media Info

• Pagination: 219 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Ballast (Railroads); Polymers; Railroad tracks; Stabilized materials; Subgrade (Pavements)
• Uncontrolled Terms: Ballast
• Old TRIS Terms: Ballast stabilization
• Subject Areas: Geotechnology; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00039101
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: Final Rpt
• Contract Numbers: C-352-66
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 24 1973 12:00AM