Transverse strength of railway tracks: part 2. Test system for ballast resistance in line measurement

In the present paper, testing methods currently adopted to measure the in service ballast resistance are synthetically reviewed to identify the main sources of uncertainty influencing the test loads and to define an experimental methodology allowing the optimal control of the testing parameters wi...

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Main Authors: Antonio De Iorio, Marzio Grasso, Francesco Penta, Giovanni Pio Pucillo, Vincenzo Rosiello
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Gruppo Italiano Frattura 2014-10-01
Series:Frattura ed Integrità Strutturale
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Online Access:http://www.gruppofrattura.it/pdf/rivista/numero30/numero_30_art_69.pdf