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Mechanics of Ballasted Rail Tracks: A Geotechnical Perspective

By Buddhima Indraratna , Wadud Salim

Book information

Year
2005
ISBN
0415383293, 9780415383295
Open Library ID
OL7493856M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
38 MB (40315911 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
248\242
Topic
Physics Mechanics
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

In this book, the authors discuss testing of ballast, including the strength, deformation and degradation aspects of fresh and recycled ballast under monotonic and cyclic loading. The effectiveness of geosynthetics in stabilising recycled ballast has also been examined. A new stress-strain constitutive model for ballast incorporating particle breakage is presented. Finally, a new range of particle gradations, balancing the strength and permeability requirements, has been proposed for future rail tracks. This book is intended as a reference text for final year civil engineering students and postgraduates, and for practicing railway engineers with the task of modernizing existing designs.

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