| Title | Mechanics of Ballast Compaction. Volume 5: Summary Report |
|---|---|
| Record ID | 48937 |
| Personal Name Creator |
Selig, Ernest T.; Panuccio, C. M.; Yoo, T. S. |
| Source | 118p. in various pagings |
| Corporate Creator | University at Buffalo, SUNY |
| Corporate Contributor |
John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) |
| Publisher | United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration |
| Publication Date | 19820301 |
| Language | English |
| Abstract | This report summarizes the results of research on the mechanics of ballast compaction. Details are provided in four preceding reports. The scope of this summary includes: (1) a description of ballast physical state, (2) methods developed for measuring the physical state in-situ, (3) the effects of tamping, traffic and compaction on ballast physical state, (4) the influence of compaction parameters on the amount of compaction, (5) an assessment of the benefits of crib and shoulder compaction, and (6) recommendations for further research. |
| Rosap ID | dot:10424 |
| Rosap URL | https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/10424 |
| TRT Terms | Compaction; Compactors; Construction; Aggregates; Track ballast; Pavement subgrade; Railroad tracks; Crib walls; Track laying; Tamping; Test facilities; Laboratories; Field tests; Costs |
| General Subjects | Ballast; Compaction equipment; Cost analysis; Maintenance costs |
| Classification | AGR - INFRASTRUCTURE - Railroads; NTL - RAIL TRANSPORTATION - RAIL TRANSPORTATION; NTL - RAIL TRANSPORTATION - Rail Safety |
| Geographical Coverage |
United States |
| Contract Number | DOT-TSC-1115 |
| Report Number | DOT-TSC-FRA-81-3,V; FRA/ORD-81/16.5 |
| Resource type | Tech Report |
| URL | https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/48000/48900/48937/DOT-TSC-FRA-81-03.5.pdf |
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| Database | NTL Digital Repository |