Impact of Ballast Fouling on the Mechanical Properties of Railway Ballast: Insights from Discrete Element Analysis
Ballast fouling is a major factor that contributes to the reduction of shear strength of railway ballast, which can further affect the stability of railway supporting structure. The major sources of ballast fouling include infiltration of foreign fines into the ballast material and ballast degradati...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-07-01
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| Series: | Processes |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9717/9/8/1331 |