New Transition Wedge Design Composed by Prefabricated Reinforced Concrete Slabs

AUTOR(ES)

Real-Herráiz, Julia, Zamorano-Martín, Clara, Real-Herráiz, Teresa, Morales-Ivorra, Silvia

FONTE

Lat. Am. j. solids struct.

DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO

2016-08

RESUMO

Abstract Important track degradation occurs in structure-embankment transitions, in which an abrupt change in track vertical stiffness arises, leading to a reduction in passengers comfort and safety. Although granular wedges are suggested by different railroad administrations as a solution to avoid these problems, they present some disadvantages which may affect track long-term performance. In this paper, a new solution designed with prefabricated reinforced concrete slabs is proposed. The aim of this solution is to guarantee a continuous and gradual track vertical stiffness transition in the vicinity of structures, overcoming granular wedges disadvantages. The aim of this study is to assess the performance of the novel wedge design by means of a 3-D FEM model and to compare it with the current solution.

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