The Effect of Unsupported Sleepers/Bearers on Dynamic Phenomena of a Railway Turnout System under Impact Loads

Track settlement is a common problem observed in ballasted railway tracks. The ballast bed and the material layers underneath it, deform under repeated trainloads and create uneven support conditions along the track. In some cases, the ballast settlement could be detrimental and the sleepers lose co...

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Main Authors: Mehmet Hamarat, Mayorkinos Papaelias, Mika Silvast, Sakdirat Kaewunruen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-03-01
Series:Applied Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/10/7/2320