Laboratory and numerical investigation on the longitudinal resistance of ballasted railway tracks with steel sleepers
M Alizadeh, M Imani, JA Zakeri - Construction and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
In this research, we experimentally investigated ballasted railway tracks' longitudinal
resistance and stiffness with standard and advanced Y-shaped steel sleepers. We examined …
resistance and stiffness with standard and advanced Y-shaped steel sleepers. We examined …
[HTML][HTML] A data-driven approach to quantify track buckling strength through the development and application of a Track Strength Index (TSI)
Railroads are increasingly adopting advanced technologies to enhance safety and state of
good repair of their track infrastructure, some of which employ artificial intelligence-based …
good repair of their track infrastructure, some of which employ artificial intelligence-based …
[HTML][HTML] Quantifying the effect of fixed structures on rail stress management: A numerical investigation
From 2012 to 2021, FRA accident data indicate that there have been 132 derailments
caused by track buckles. Out of the 132 total derailments, 59 (or 45%) occurred within 152 m …
caused by track buckles. Out of the 132 total derailments, 59 (or 45%) occurred within 152 m …
Effect of Critical Factors Influencing Longitudinal Track Resistance Leveraging Field Experimentation
MS Dersch, M Potvin, A de O. Lima… - Transportation …, 2024 - journals.sagepub.com
As extreme temperatures increase, there is an increased need to ensure that continuous
welded rail (CWR) stresses are more accurately set and better maintained. Therefore, to …
welded rail (CWR) stresses are more accurately set and better maintained. Therefore, to …
THERMAL BUCKLING ON CURVED AND TANGENT RAILWAYS: PARAMETRIC STUDY
PAG Piloto, MJC Minhoto, DR Rossetto, E Nava - ce/papers, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
This study investigates the thermal buckling in railway infrastructures, which can cause
derailments and safety risks. The research analyses the influence of various parameters on …
derailments and safety risks. The research analyses the influence of various parameters on …
Thermal instability of railways
E Nava - 2023 - bibliotecadigital.ipb.pt
The railway is a widely used mode of land transportation around the world. To ensure
passenger comfort and safety, a specific structure is required, consisting of elements that are …
passenger comfort and safety, a specific structure is required, consisting of elements that are …
Rail Anchor Slip Force Testing
SM Rahmaninezhad, C Tarawneh, A Fuentes, D Vera… - 2024 - rosap.ntl.bts.gov
Continuous welded rail (CWR) is increasingly adopted to replace jointed track due to its
superior ride quality, extended fatigue life, and reduced maintenance costs. However, the …
superior ride quality, extended fatigue life, and reduced maintenance costs. However, the …