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The effect of grading on the deformation and degradation behaviour of ballast was studied by using the large-scale triaxial apparatus (Sun, 2017).Aggregates with different particle sizes but similar shapes (Sun et al., 2014) were firstly washed and then sieved separately.They were remixed together according to the target weight being calculated.
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However, the ballast standards and corresponding ballast material selection and evaluation means in China are still relatively simple, for which it is still not possible to select the right ...
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The particle size distribution (grading) of ballast aggregates, when determined in accordance with AS 1141.11 and AS 1141.12, shall conform to the requirements set out in Table 1. Sieve Size (mm) Nominal Size (mm) 60 % passing by mass 63.0 100 53.0 85-100 37.5 20-65 26.5 0-20 19.0 0-5 .
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to be established between in-service track fouling levels and ballast size and shape properties using similar field imaging techniques would help to better understand field degradation trends and as a result, improve ballast serviceability and life cycle performance. Keywords: ballast degradation, aggregate, fouling, image segmentation, angularity
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Thus, significant benefits would accrue from a more robust track design having a longer service life and reduced maintenance requirements. This paper presents the results from a laboratory study and explores the potential to achieve this through improving the ballast grading and reducing the ballast shoulder slope.
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Research into ballast grading will build on and complement recent and current projects investigating the development and role of ballast structure (EP/F062591) and breakage (GR/S14122).
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To avoid the need for very large specimens and associated testing apparatus, the triaxial tests were carried out on a 1/3 size parallel gradation [23] of a natural crushed granite ballast material ...
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Request PDF | On Jun 1, 2017, M.G. Brancadoro and others published An Investigation into the railway ballast grading using GPR and image analysis | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ...
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Ballast degradation (particle breakage and abrasion) induced by repeated train loads may lead to insufficient track stiffness and excessive track settlement. For safe operation and effective maintenance of ballasted railroad tracks, an accurate assessment of the initial ballast particle size and shape properties and the morphology evolution ...
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design having a longer service life and reduced maintenance requirements. This paper presents results from a laboratory study exploring the potential to achieve this through improving the ballast grading and reducing the ballast shoulder slope. Cyclic loading tests were carried out a on section of track representing one sleeper bay in plane strain,
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A ballast grading machine (1) comprising a machine frame (3) designed to travel on on-track undercarriages (2) is equipped with an adjustable ballast plough (20) for ballasting a track (6). Provided preceding the ballast plough (20) in the operating direction of the ballast grading machine (1) is a non-contact sensing unit (29) for detecting an actual ballast profile extending …
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A comparative analysis of the Smart DCP and PANDA penetrometer results was conducted, identifying interfaces between the ballast and subballast layers. The study explores the impact of RMC and FI on ballast strength, particularly beyond a critical penetration depth from the ballast surface.
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The concept of ballast life is presented with a relationship between ballast quality and grading. CP Rail specifications for the selection of a ballast material and the processing of ballast are also …
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In this study, the splitting behavior of ballast grain with varying particle sizes under diametrical compression was examined to investigate the size effect and the Weibull characteristics of ...
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The scope of the research was to assess the influence of grading on ballast breakage and permanent vertical deformation. Breakage and production of fines influence ballast service life, and permanent strain from tamping affects the duration of track alignment. As an approach to simulate the impact from ballast tamping, each test specimen was ...
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To address this issue, this paper first reviews the means of ballast selection in complex environments across the world. The selection criteria for ballast materials are …
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Under sleeper pads, a finer ballast grading, a shallower shoulder slope and changes to the sleeper material are found to increase the number and area of contacts. Sleeper base contact pressure ...
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RAILROAD BALLAST SIZING AND GRADING. The specified top size and grading (or grain size distribution) of railroad ballast affects its method of production and its performance in track. Both parameters affect any economic evaluation of ballast; as such it is essential to optimize both. The main source for ballast gradings in North America is the ...
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Over its life cycle, ballast is subjected to loads from passing trains. Measured in cumulative tonnage, busy routes commonly can receive more than 15 million equivalent gross t/year (e.g., some sections of the United Kingdom's (UK's) east coast mainline achieve this) (Le Pen et al. 2018).Usage inevitably leads to track geometry deterioration and periodic …
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The main source for ballast gradings in North America is the American Railway Engineering Association.s (AREA) Manual for Railway Engineering. Railroad ballast gradings tend, not only in North America but also world wide, to be uniformly graded. Herein a laboratory examination of ballast top size and grading are made in the triaxal apparatus.
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Grading has long been recognised to critically influence the mechanical behaviour of ballast. To identify the ballast grading for heavy-haul rail track, monotonic and cyclic triaxial tests are ...
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The specified top size and grading of railroad ballast affects any economic evaluation and its performance in track. Both parameters ... relationships between relevant ballast properties and its performance in track is a vital step towards analysing ballast on a life cycle costing basis. Field and … Expand. 12. Save. Related Papers. Showing 1 ...
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Derived from the road pavement technology and the related paving methods (EAPA, 2021, Teixeira et al., 2006), bituminous sub-ballast, also called asphalt sub-ballast, entered the European railway field with the first applications in Italy in 1970.Specifically, three pilot sections (total of about 20 km) with a double-track configuration and a design speed above …
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improving the ballast grading and redu cing the ballast shoulder slope. Cyclic lo ading tests were carried out on a section of track representing one sleeper bay in plane strain,
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Conventional ballasted track has been significantly developed worldwide as the main type of rail structure, due to low construction cost, recognized construction technology, and ease of maintenance and repair [1].Ballast layer, with uniformly-graded crushed stones, resists under the applied loads to maintain track position, provides suitable resiliency and drainage, …
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A series of large-scale repeated-load triaxial tests on a crushed metasandstone railway ballast is described. The effects of different gradings on degradation and accumulation of permanent strain are investigated. The material tested was a mechanically strong ballast aggregate with grading curves similar to the envelope curves in the Norwegian railway ballast …
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Download scientific diagram | Stages of ballast compaction and breakdown: (a) new ballast placement, (b) initial ballast compaction, (c) well-compacted ballast typical of consolidated track, and ...
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life. The sub-ballast (Fig. 1) is laid from KG1 mixture, which helps to protect subgrade (foundation) from the . impact of moving load pressure on the track superstruc-
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Ballast layer has weighty share in the lifecycle costs of railway track. The strict standards and maintenance rules of ballast grading significantly contribute to the ballast costs.
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railway track i.e. life cycle cost of the railway track. Railway ballast grading is one of the most ... Railway Ballast grading have been chosen for research purposes as shown in Table: 3 and Figure 1: 1/5th scaled BR-1,2, JP-1 and AREMA-24(1) ballast grading curve. The characteristics of scaled
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To identify the ballast grading for heavy-haul rail track, monotonic and cyclic triaxial tests are conducted to assess the performances of different gradings. Permanent deformations, aggregates...
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The specified top size and grading of railroad ballast affects any economic evaluation and its performance in track. Both parameters affect any economic evaluation of …
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Both the lateral and longitudinal resistance gradually increase as the ballast grading envelope widens and more fine particles fill in the gaps between the coarse particles. Ballast bed density increases, the ballast bed …
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The concept of ballast life is presented with a relationship between ballast quality and grading. CP Rail specifications for the selection of a ballast material and the processing of ballast are also …
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