TRACK LOADING FUNDAMENTALS--3 DETERMINATION OF BALLAST DEPTH

This article discusses Zimmermann loads, distribution of pressure on ballast, sleeper strength, sleeper support factors, ballast elasticity, ballast voids, and drainage as factors influencing the determination of ballast depth.

• Corporate Authors:

  Temple Press Limited

  161-166 Fleet Street
  Longon EC4,   England 
• Authors:
  • Clarke, C W
• Publication Date: 1957-2-8

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 5 p.
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY GAZETTE
  • Volume: 106

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Ballast (Railroads); Defects; Deflection; Drainage; Dynamic loads; Elasticity (Mechanics); Load transfer; Loads; Railroad rails; Railroad ties; Railroad tracks; Stresses; Subgrade (Pavements); Technology; Void ratios
• Uncontrolled Terms: Ballast; Contact stress; Depressions (Indentations); Vertical loads
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• Old TRIS Terms: Ballast depth; Rail deflection; Void
• Subject Areas: Hydraulics and Hydrology; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00037218
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 4 1994 12:00AM