Topological characterization and Gaussian projection reconstruction of ballast 3D contour
J Xiao, S Ding, H Liu, P Wang - Construction and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
Geometric description and reconstruction of ballast is the basis of ballasted track bed
refinement research. In this paper, Laser scanning is used to establish the ballast contour …
refinement research. In this paper, Laser scanning is used to establish the ballast contour …
Technological evaluation of stones from the eastern region of the state of São Paulo, Brazil, for railway ballast
DT Alves, RP Ribeiro, G de Castro Xavier… - Scientific Reports, 2025 - nature.com
The correct choice of a stone aggregate for railway ballast is directly related to the stability,
safety, efficiency, and maintenance costs of the track. The aggregate must meet several …
safety, efficiency, and maintenance costs of the track. The aggregate must meet several …
Random generation of three-dimensional realistic ballast particles using generative adversarial networks
J Zhang, R Nie, Y Li, Y Tan - Computers and Geotechnics, 2025 - Elsevier
Natural ballast particles exhibit a wide array of shape characteristics and follow complex
probability distributions, which are difficult to quantify using explicit formulas due to their …
probability distributions, which are difficult to quantify using explicit formulas due to their …
Investigating rock particle breakage using 3D coupled peridynamics-discrete element method: Emphasis on local surface features
Individual particle breakage within rock-based granular medium profoundly influences the
overall macro-scale behavior of the assembly, with the strength being notably impacted by …
overall macro-scale behavior of the assembly, with the strength being notably impacted by …
[HTML][HTML] Advanced approach for assessing the degradation of railway ballast particles through detailed 3D scanning
The degradation of the ballast bed used in railway infrastructure is a significant safety
concern requiring proper monitoring and preventive maintenance. Currently there is no …
concern requiring proper monitoring and preventive maintenance. Currently there is no …
[HTML][HTML] Material Flow Analysis: An Analytical Tool for Strategic Planning Towards a Zero-Waste Solution for End-of-Life Ballast Flows on a Track and Ballast Renewal …
O Giboulot, E Lemelin, C Binetruy, NE Abriak - Resources, 2024 - mdpi.com
The 27,000 km of railway track in France represents approximately 100 million tonnes of
ballast. This ballast requires maintenance approximately every 7 years, screening and …
ballast. This ballast requires maintenance approximately every 7 years, screening and …
Identification of dynamic properties of a flooded ballast layer using impact excitation technique and minimization algorithm
R Wangtawesap, C Chintanapakdee… - Journal of Infrastructure …, 2024 - Springer
In recent times, the railway sector has faced a pressing need to expand its railway network,
resulting in the widespread adoption of ballasted tracks. These tracks are favored for their …
resulting in the widespread adoption of ballasted tracks. These tracks are favored for their …
Morphological analysis of ballast particles: Characterization and simplified analysis of particle morphology using imaging data
This paper introduces a novel algorithm for the rigorous characterization of three-
dimensional (3D) particles, particularly for railway ballast. Degraded railway ballast must be …
dimensional (3D) particles, particularly for railway ballast. Degraded railway ballast must be …
A Technique for the Measurement of the Morphological Evolution of Marine Pebbles
The scope of this paper is to present an innovative methodology for the measurement of the
volume evolution of marine pebbles, subject to action of wave motion. This technique is …
volume evolution of marine pebbles, subject to action of wave motion. This technique is …