Train-induced dynamic response of railway track and embankments on soft peaty foundations

The mainline railway track between Dublin and Belfast in Northern Ireland was constructed during the 1850's. Substantial lengths of railway embankment were constructed over poor-quality peaty soils. This was accomplished using tree trunk fascines placed directly on the natural ground surface; w...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Hendry, Michael Thomson
Other Authors: Sharma, Jitendra
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: University of Saskatchewan 2007
Subjects:
FEM
Online Access:http://library.usask.ca/theses/available/etd-08082007-185050/