NEW CONCRETE BRIDGE TESTS AT FAST

Results from tests under a heavy-axle-load train on two concrete test bridges are giving researchers information that can help reduce the stress-state on railroad bridges. This article describes tests examining: 1) the effect of bolted rail joints on degradation; 2) impact reduction though different types of track tie configurations; 3) adjusting load distribution to reduce peak stresses in spans, and the effect of waterproofing membrane materials on performance.

• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/1763403
• Corporate Authors:

  Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation

  345 Hudson Street
  New York, NY  United States  10014
• Authors:
  • Otter, D
• Publication Date: 2004-7

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos;
• Pagination: p. 17-19
• Serial:
  • Railway Track and Structures
  • Volume: 100
  • Issue Number: 7
  • Publisher: Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation
  • ISSN: 0033-9016

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Axle load force; Concrete bridges; Rail joints; Railroad bridges; Strain (Mechanics); Testing
• Subject Areas: Materials; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00976791
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: UC Berkeley Transportation Library
• Files: BTRIS, TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 3 2004 12:00AM