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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-03-01
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Series: | Applied Sciences |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/10/7/2320 |