NTL Record

Title Interaction and Load Transfer Through Track Support Systems - Part 2: Testing and Constitutive Modelling of Materials and Interfaces
Record ID 65575
Personal Name
Creator
Desai, C.S; Siriwardane, H. J.; Janardhanam, Rajaram
Source 348 p. in various pagings
Corporate Creator University of Arizona. Dept. of Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics
Corporate
Contributor
United States. Department of Transportation. Office of University Research; Transportation Systems Center
Publisher United States. Dept. of Transportation. Research and Special Programs Administration
Publication Date 19830101
Language English
Abstract This report describes investigations towards development of general finite element procedures for nonlinear analysis of multicomponent track support systems idealized as one-, two- or three- dimensional problems. It also considers perhaps the most significant aspects of any solution procedure; namely, the stress-strain or constitutive behavior of materials in the structure. Here attention is given to both testing and modelling of improved and appropriate models; the testing is carried out by using new advanced testing devices for 'solids' (wood, ballast, subballast and subgrade soil) and interfaces between these materials.
Rosap ID dot:37685
Rosap URL https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/37685
TRT Terms Railroad tracks; Structural supports; Track ballast; Railroad ties; Triaxial shear tests; Soil mechanics; Structural analysis; Finite element method
Classification AGR - INFRASTRUCTURE - Railroads;
NTL - RAIL TRANSPORTATION - RAIL TRANSPORTATION
Geographical
Coverage
Colorado
Contract Number DOT-OS-80013
Report Number DOT/RSPA/DMA-50/83/12; PB3205559
Availability Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, Technical Reference Center
Resource type Tech Report
URL https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/65000/65500/65575/PB83205559.pdf
Format PDF
Database NTL Digital Repository