The disposal of waste tyre rubber (WTR) is an environmental challenge, and a significant
amount of waste is sent to landfills. However, modern railway tracks depend on rubber …

The interaction among ballast particles, known as ballast shear interlocking (BSI),
significantly influences the dynamic responses of railway track. This research presents a …

In this study, the authors analyse performance of prototypical under ballast mats (UBMs)
made of recycled rubber granulate and fibres, produced from end-of-life tires. First, a series …

A high frequency of loadings and an excessive amount of axle loads are rising as trains are
becoming faster and heavier. In this regard, improvements in track design, such as using an …

This study investigates the possibility of predicting, by means of artificial neural networks
(ANNs), the values of static and dynamic bedding moduli of prototypical under sleeper pads …

The purpose of this study consisted in the synthesis and characterization of composite
materials based on polyurethane (PUR) rigid foam reinforced with two industrial wastes …

During the service lives of ballasted tracks, the ballast experiences degradation, such as
breakage and fragmentation, which reduces the stability of the tracks. Ballast breakage is …

Elastic layers (ELs), including under sleeper pad (USP) and under ballast mat (UBM) have
been used to enhance the elasticity and mechanical performance of ballasted track …

This study investigates the effect of hydrocarbon exposure on the mechanical behaviour of
seat pads used as a part of the fastening system in rail transport. Three different types of rail …

In order to enhance operational conditions for high-speed trains on long-span bridges, the
utilization of rubber under-ballast mats were taken as a novel isolation layer in ballastless …