STIFF TRACK MODULUS CONSIDERATIONS

Workers on California's Alameda Corridor are considering solutions to counteract stiff track modules that contribute to component failures resulting from extreme load environments. Accelerated ballast degradation or concrete tie cracking may occur in an environment with stiff track modules because of the effect of heavy train loads. The proper selection of ballast, concrete ties, rail fasteners, and rail pads may help solve deterioration and high component failure.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation

  345 Hudson Street
  New York, NY  United States  10014
• Authors:
  • Redden, JWP
  • Selig, E T
  • Zarembski, A M
• Publication Date: 2002-2

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 25-30
• Serial:
  • Railway Track and Structures
  • Volume: 98
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation
  • ISSN: 0033-9016

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Ballast (Railroads); Concrete ties; Service life; Testing; Train track dynamics; Wheel loads
• Identifier Terms: Alameda Corridor
• Uncontrolled Terms: Beam on elastic foundation model; Track stiffness
• Subject Areas: Design; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00921938
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: UC Berkeley Transportation Library
• Files: BTRIS, TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 1 2002 12:00AM