TRACK LOADING FUNDAMENTALS--6 TRACK DESIGN RELATED TO BRIDGE LOADING

Track design is discussed in terms of its relationship to bridge loading. Wheel loads are computed for various British-Unit bridge loadings. It is shown how track can be designed in accordance with B.U. loading, whereby rail section and ballast depth for given sleeper sizes and spacings can be determined to carry vehicles at the speed for which the bridges were designed.

• Corporate Authors:

  Temple Press Limited

  161-166 Fleet Street
  Longon EC4,   England 
• Authors:
  • Clarke, C W
• Publication Date: 1957-3-22

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 335-336
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY GAZETTE
  • Volume: 106

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridges; Dynamic loads; Railroad ties; Railroad tracks; Railroad trains; Spacing; Structural design; Technology; Velocity; Wheel loads
• Uncontrolled Terms: Track design
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• Old TRIS Terms: Cross tie spacing
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00037221
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 4 1994 12:00AM