TESTS ON A NEW TYPE OF CONCRETE SLEEPER

VERSUCHE MIT NEUARTIGEN BETONSCHWELLEN

The sleeper in question is 2.4 m long with short crosswise projections on either side below the rail. The problem was to find a solution to track side-slip, especially in small radius curves, when the rails are welded in long sections. The OBB have carried out comparative tests in the laboratory and on the track with the new sleeper and with the standard concrete sleeper (BE 14) in extended 2.6 m form. Although the experiments have still to be completed, it is already clear that the stability of the new sleeper is greater. However a cost benefit analysis still has to be drawn up before the OBB can come to a decision over this sleeper.

• Authors:
  • Czuba, W
• Publication Date: 1973

Media Info

• Features: Figures;
• Pagination: 4 p.
• Serial:
  • Die OBB in Wort und Bild
  • Issue Number: 9

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Concrete; Concrete ties; Railroad ties; Railroad tracks; Technology; Train track dynamics
• Geographic Terms: Germany
• Subject Areas: Materials; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00054779
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: International Union of Railways
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 15 1976 12:00AM