COMPACTION OF THE CRIB AND SHOULDER AREAS OF THE BALLAST SECTION SUPPORTING THE LINEAR INDUCTION MOTOR RESEARCH VEHICLE TEST TRACT IN PUEBLO, COLORADO

Observations concerning the problem of modifying a specifically identified unit of railroad ballast compacting equipment to achieve optimal working efficiency in one location are presented. The theories associated with the in-track compaction of railroad ballast are discussed and certain performance tests described. A comprehensive list of references is contained as an appendix. (Author)

• Corporate Authors:

  Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL)

  Institut de Technique des Transports
  Lausanne,   Switzerland 
• Authors:
  • Genton, D L
• Publication Date: 1971-8

Media Info

• Pagination: 38 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Ballast (Railroads); Compaction; Compactors; Induction motors; Maintenance of way; Railroad cars; Railroad tracks; Soil compaction; Test facilities
• Uncontrolled Terms: Ballast; Compaction equipment
• Geographic Terms: Switzerland
• Subject Areas: Geotechnology; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00039266
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: IT-712 Final Rpt
• Contract Numbers: DOT-PR-10191
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 24 1976 12:00AM