| Title | Mechanics of Ballast Compaction. Volume 1: Technical Review of Ballast Compaction and Related Topics |
|---|---|
| Record ID | 49216 |
| Personal Name Creator |
Selig, Ernest T.; Yoo, T. S.; Panuccio, C. M. |
| Source | 307p. in various pagings |
| Corporate Creator | John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) |
| Corporate Contributor |
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration. Office of Research and Development |
| Publisher | United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration |
| Publication Date | 19820301 |
| Language | English |
| Abstract | The purpose of the research program on the mechanics of ballast compaction is to determine the influence of mechanical compaction on the ballast physical state and its consequence on the performance of the track structure. This report, which is one of a series for this project, presents the results of an extensive literature review on ballast compaction and related topics. The topics covered are the track system components, aggregate material characterization, mechanics of granular materials, compaction of granular materials, present practice of ballast related track construction and maintenance, relationship of ballast compaction to track performance, assessment of effects of compactor parameters, and economics of track maintenance. |
| Rosap ID | dot:10682 |
| Rosap URL | https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/10682 |
| 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.I; FRA/ORD-81/16.1 |
| Resource type | Tech Report |
| URL | https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/49000/49200/49216/PB82192170.pdf |
| Format | |
| Database | NTL Digital Repository |