Concrete bridges at FAST that last

This article discusses factors that can reduce track maintenance demand on concrete bridges, as determined through tests at the Transportation Technology Center, Inc (TTCI)'s Facility for Accelerated Service Testing (FAST). The factors described are: the avoidance of rail joints on bridges; using cushioning between the rail and the concrete bridge deck to reduce impact loads; providing adequate ballast depth between ties and bridge; and renewing or regularly cleaning ballast.

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• Authors:
  • Otter, Duane
  • Mademann, Curt
  • LoPresti, Joseph
• Publication Date: 2013-9

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: pp 72-73
• Serial:
  • Railway Age
  • Volume: 214
  • Issue Number: 9
  • Publisher: Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation
  • ISSN: 0033-8826
  • Serial URL: http://www.railwayage.com

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Ballast (Railroads); Concrete bridges; Impact loads; Maintenance; Rail joints; Service life
• Identifier Terms: Facility for Accelerated Service Testing
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls; I60: Maintenance;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01496899
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 28 2013 10:07AM